Canonization of St. John of Kronstadt as a Marker of New Epoch in ROCOR’s History
The Council of the Russian Church Abroad decided to glorify Holy Righteous Fr. John of Kronstadt on this day in 1964.
St. John was an extraordinary priest during his lifetime (1829-1909). He became one of the married clergy, non-martyrs saints, canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church. The memorial church in Utica, NY, dedicated to his name, is on the ri…
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