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Martyr · 1500 AD
Priestmonk Jonah the Martyr of Pechenga
New Calendar December 25 Old Calendar January 7
Why they are a saint
Based on the Synodikon of the Solovetsk Monastery in northern Russian about 1500 AD -- the exact date is unknown -- the Priestmonk Jonah was born in the Pomeranian village of Varzuga in Russia's northern Murmansk district. The Orthodox Church commemorates Priestmonk Jonah the Martyr of Pechenga on December 25.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Priestmonk Jonah the Martyr of Pechenga as a patron when they bear the name Priestmonk at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 25. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Priestmonk Jonah the Martyr of Pechenga, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.