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St. John Maximovitch
What better description could be found to portray
the essence of a man whose love for Christ drew
him to such heights of spiritual perfection that he
enkindled the faith of thousands from East to
West. St. John did not isolate himself from the
world, but he was not of this world. First and
foremost he was a man of prayer. He completely
surrendered himself to God, presenting himself as a
“living sacrifice” and he became a true vessel of
the Holy Spirit. His work as an apostle, missionary
and miracle worker continues even now. This saint
of the latter times was born June 4, 1896 in the
province of Kharkov. At baptism he was given the
name Michael.
What better description could be found to portray
the essence of a man whose love for Christ drew
him to such heights of spiritual perfection that he
enkindled the faith of thousands from East to
West. St. John did not isolate himself from the
world, but he was not of this world. First and
foremost he was a man of prayer. He completely
surrendered himself to God, presenting himself as a
“living sacrifice” and he became a true vessel of
the Holy Spirit. His work as an apostle, missionary
and miracle worker continues even now. This saint
of the latter times was born June 4, 1896 in the
province of Kharkov. At baptism he was given the
name Michael.
| Through the prayers of St. John, Thousands have been cured from life threatening illnesses and went on to living full and healthy lives. |
| On June 19/July 2, 1994 St. John Maximovitch was canonized in San Francisco and his relics rest today in the Joy of All Who Sorrow Cathedral for all the faithful to venerate. |
| Praying all night, it was discovered that he scarcely never slept at all, and never in a bed, allowing himself only an hour or two each night of uncomfortable rest in a sitting position |
| At the age of 38 he was elevated to the episcopate of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, and was sent to Shanghai, China and finally to San Francisco. |
In 1926, a year after his graduation, he was tonsured a monk and given the name
John, after his own distant relative, St. John of Tobolsk. In November of that
same year, he was ordained hieromonk. On June 19/July 2, 1966, during a visit
to Seattle with the wonderworking Kursk Icon of the Mother of God, Vladika
peacefully gave his soul to the Lord Whom he had served so faithfully during his
earthly life. To read more on St. John click here.
John, after his own distant relative, St. John of Tobolsk. In November of that
same year, he was ordained hieromonk. On June 19/July 2, 1966, during a visit
to Seattle with the wonderworking Kursk Icon of the Mother of God, Vladika
peacefully gave his soul to the Lord Whom he had served so faithfully during his
earthly life. To read more on St. John click here.
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