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Venerable Martyr

Jovan of Stjenik

A venerable martyr of Stjenik Monastery on Mount Jelica, killed in 1462.

Feast
July 28old style August 10
Reposed
146215th century
Place
Stjenik Monastery, Mount Jelica
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Venerable Martyr Jovan of Stjenik was a monk of the Stjenik Monastery on Mount Jelica and died, killed by the Turks, in the year 1462. He was born about 1382. His relics are kept in the Stjenik Monastery and are venerated for their power of healing.

The Assembly of Bishops of the Serbian Orthodox Church, meeting in Belgrade in May 2025, numbered him among the saints. His commemoration is on 28 July, old style (10 August, new style).

Commemorated the same day July 28