Biography
John of Sviatohirsk (secular name Ivan Kryukov; September 20, 1795, Kursk — August 11, 1867, Sviatohirsk Lavra) was a monk of the Sviatohirsk Lavra and a recluse. He was canonized as a locally venerated saint of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church on August 24, 1995, and is honored as a venerable saint, with his feast day celebrated on August 24 (August 11 Old Style).
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