Saints of Orthodoxy

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.”
St. John of Egypt

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.

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