St. Johnof Egypt
the Anchorite · the Desert Dweller · the Hermit
Venerable· Green: Colour of the Holy Spirit and eternal life
“The young ascetic found an abandoned well, which was filled with snakes, scorpions and other vile creatures... and lived there for ten years in fasting, vigil, and prayer.”
Dates of commemoration for saint
Birth
4th century
Egypt
Death
4th century
Egypt
Life path
- Orphan
- Wealthy
Undertakings & Callings
- Asceticism
- Desert-dwelling
- Anchorism
God's Gifts
- Wonderworking
Sufferings
- Persecution
- Demons
Eras
- Persecution in Roman Emp.