St. John of Rila and St. John of Kronstadt

St. John of Rila 

has long been a special saint to me

as he is beloved of my Ottawa parish.

Here is a short version of his life

and here is a little longer version, which is very lovely.

Both are really not that long to read! 

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St. John of Kronstadt was named for St. John of Rila.

Here is a small autobiography he wrote.

St. John also wrote a much beloved book,

My Life in Christ

which I read part of at my dear sister-friend's house

some years ago and that Mr. Husband has...

that is on my 'to be read' pile.

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Both are wonderful intercessors for us!

Blessed St. John(s)'s Day!