Saint · 1908
Repose of Our Holy Father John of Kronstadt
Repose of Our Holy Father John of Kronstadt (1908)
New Calendar January 2 Old Calendar January 15
Why they are a saint
Repose of Our Holy Father John of Kronstadt (1908) is a commemoration on the Orthodox calendar kept on January 2, honoring an event in the Church's life rather than telling a life story. No further details are recorded here.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Our Holy Father John of Kronstadt as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 2. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Our Holy Father John of Kronstadt, 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.