Saint
John Calabytes “the Hut-Dweller”
Venerable John the Calybite (Hut-Dweller) (5th C)
New Calendar January 15 Old Calendar January 28
Why they are a saint
Venerable John the Hut-Dweller was the son of rich and illustrious parents living in Constantinople during the V Century, and he received a fine education. The Orthodox Church commemorates John Calabytes “the Hut-Dweller” on January 15.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John Calabytes “the Hut-Dweller” as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on January 15. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John Calabytes “the Hut-Dweller”, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.