Hierarch
Repose of Saint Jonah
Repose of Saint Jonah, Archbishop of Novgorod († 1470)
New Calendar November 5 Old Calendar November 18
Why they are a saint
The Church remembers Repose of Saint Jonah, Archbishop of Novgorod († 1470). Commemorated as a hierarch of the Church; a short vita was not available for this workbook. Feast day: November 5. Tradition noted: Russian.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of Saint Jonah as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 5. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Repose of Saint Jonah, 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.