Venerable Jonah the Abbot of Klimetzk

Commemorated on June 6
 
Saint Jonah of Klimetzk in the world John, became a monk, and founded the Klimetzk Trinity monastery in fulfillment of a vow.

In 1490 he had been caught by a storm on Lake Onega. When there was no hope for survival, John cried out to the Lord, entreating Him to preserve his life so he might repent and serve God. The boat was thrown onto a sandbar by the waves. There he heard the voice of the Lord commanding him to found a monastery in honor of the Life-Creating Trinity.

He miraculously discovered a holy icon on a juniper tree. The saint fulfilled the will of the Lord and built a monastery with two churches, one dedicated to the Most Holy Trinity and the other in honor of St Nicholas, protector of those who sail and those who travel.

Refusing the rank of igumen, St Jonah remained a simple monk at the monastery. He died on June 6, 1534. A church was built over his relics, and was dedicated to Sts Zachariah and Elizabeth.

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