Saint · 8th century
John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine
Venerable John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine (8th C)
New Calendar April 19 Old Calendar May 2
Why they are a saint
The Monk John of the Old-Cave is called such because he asceticised during the VIII Century in the Laura of the Monk Chariton († 450, Comm. The Orthodox Church commemorates John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine on April 19.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on April 19. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine, 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.