Missing the mark, an Orthodox Christian reflecting on his journey through this world
Friday, June 06, 2014
St Jonah the Bishop of Perm
Saint Jonah, Bishop of Great Perm, was successor to St
Pitirim, Bishop of Perm (August 19), who was murdered by the Vogulani in
1455. In the year 1462 St Jonah converted the inhabitants of Great Perm
to Christ. He journeyed throughout his extensive diocese to spread and
consolidate the Christian Faith. The saint reposed on June 6, 1470 and
was buried at Ust-Vym at the Annunciation cathedral.
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