Holy Ruler
Holy Prince John of Vologda
May 19 Old CalendarJune 1 New Calendar
Life
A wonderworker. God-fearing and pious from childhood, he was cast into prison by his uncle, Prince John Vasilievich, together with his brother Dimitri, where they spent a full thirty-two years. Before his death John was tonsured a monk and received the name Ignatius.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, May 19. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on May 19
The full reading for May 19 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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