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Saint John of Vilna

Also known as: Milhey

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

April 14

Died

December 1, 13

Canonized

by Patriarch Alexius of Kiow

Biography

Saint John of Vilna, also known as Milhey, was a young nobleman at the court of Duke Olgierd in Vilna, Lithuania. Born in the late 13th century, he was raised in a predominantly pagan society that practiced fire worship. However, John's life took a significant turn when he encountered Christianity and, inspired by its teachings, decided to convert....

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