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Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi
Righteous Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi
New Calendar June 24 Old Calendar July 7
Why they are a saint
The Church commemorates Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi among the saints. The righteous are honored for a holy life lived in the world. Orthodox Christians honor that holiness lived outside the monastic habit. The New Calendar feast is June 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi as a patron when they bear the name Youths at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 24.
Prayer
O holy Youths John and Jacob (James) of Meniugi, 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.