St. Johnthe Hairy
of Rostov · the Merciful
Blessed· Green: Colour of the Holy Spirit and eternal life
“Living in humility, patience and unceasing prayer, he spiritually nourished many people...”
Dates of commemoration for saint
3 Sept (16 Sept)Birth
15th century
Death
3 Sept (16 Sept) 1580
Rostov, Tsardom of Russia
Undertakings & Callings
- Foolishness for Christ
- Asceticism
God's Gifts
- Healing
- Wonderworking
Eras
- Ivan the Terrible