Joanicius I of Peć
Hierarch
Commemorated May 28
Our father among the saints Joanikije or Joanicius I of Peć (Serbian: Свети Јоаникије I, архиепископ српски ) was the Archibishop of Serbia from 1272 to 1276. His feast day is May 28 on Julian Calendar.
Troparion
As a rule of faith and model of tenderness, and teacher of abstinence hath the reality shewn thee unto thy flock; there withal hast thou acquired by humility greatness, by poverty riches; O father hierarch Joanicius, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion
O divine thunder, spiritual trumpet, planter of faith and cutter off of heresies, great favourite of the Trinity, hierarch Joanicius, standing with the angels before God do ever and unceasingly pray for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
