Saint · 454
John the Silent of Saint Sabbas Monastery
Venerable John the Silent of Saint Sabbas Monastery
New Calendar December 3 Old Calendar December 16
Why they are a saint
Saint John the Silent was born around 454 in the city of Nicopolis, Armenia into the family of a military commander named Enkratius and his wife Euphemia. The Orthodox Church commemorates John the Silent of Saint Sabbas Monastery on December 3.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take John the Silent of Saint Sabbas Monastery as a patron when they bear the name John at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 3. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy John the Silent of Saint Sabbas Monastery, 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.