Hierarch
Saint John III the Scholastic, Patriarch of Constantinople
February 21 Old CalendarMarch 6 New Calendar
Life
Having been a lawyer, he was ordained to the rank of priest and later became patriarch in the year 565. He wrote canons that were incorporated into the Nomocanon. During his time the divine hymn "Let Us Who Mystically Represent the Cherubim" was introduced into the Liturgy, as was likewise "Of Thy Mystical Supper." He peacefully reposed and delivered his soul to God in the year 577.
From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, February 21. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Also commemorated on February 21
The full reading for February 21 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.
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