St. Johnof Ustiug
the Fool-for-Christ
Blessed· Green: Colour of the Holy Spirit and eternal life
“...he went through the streets of the city barefoot and in rags all year long, resting sometimes on a dung heap.”
Dates of commemoration for saint
Synaxes & other dates of commemoration
Birth
1476
Pukhovo, Russian principality
Death
29 May (11 June) 1494
Great Ustiug, Russian principality
Undertakings & Callings
- Fasting
- Silence
- Foolishness for Christ
God's Gifts
- Wonderworking
Patronage
- Physical Illness
- Enemy invasions
Sufferings
- Abuse