Saint
Repose St Jonah of Novgorod
New Calendar November 18 Old Calendar December 1
Why they are a saint
Repose St Jonah of Novgorod is a commemoration on the Orthodox calendar kept on November 18, 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 St Jonah of Novgorod as a patron when they bear the name Repose at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 18. Russian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Repose St Jonah of Novgorod, 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.