JUNE 06
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.
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.
