Commemoration

St. John the Soldier

July 30 Old CalendarAugust 12 New Calendar

Life

A secret Christian. Sent by Emperor Julian the Apostate to kill Christians, he did not kill them but helped them to hide. Julian cast him into a prison in Constantinople. When the wicked emperor perished, John devoted himself to asceticism, living in purity and holiness. He peacefully reposed in old age. After his death he appeared to some who needed his help. Prayers to him help in the recovery of stolen goods.

From the Prologue from Ochrid by St. Nikolai Velimirovich, July 30. Translated by Marcian Sakarya, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Also commemorated on July 30

Holy Apostles Silas, Silvanus, Crescens, Epaenetus, and Andronicus Apostle Hieromartyr Valentine Martyr Hieromartyr Polychronius, Bishop of Babylon Martyr Venerable Mother Angelina, Serbian Despotess Venerable

The full reading for July 30 includes the hymn of praise, a reflection, a contemplation and a homily.

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