Fool-for-Christ
Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ
Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ († 1494)
New Calendar May 29 Old Calendar June 11
Why they are a saint
Blessed John, Fool-for-Christ, Ustiug Wonderworker, was born in the village of Pukhovo, near Old Ustiug, of pious parents Savva and Maria. The Orthodox Church commemorates Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ on May 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 29.
Prayer
O holy Repose of the Blessed John of Ustiug the Fool-for-Christ, 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.