St. Johnof the Ancient Caves
the Paleolaurite · in Palestine
Venerable· Green: Colour of the Holy Spirit and eternal life
“...is so called because he lived during the eighth century in the Lavra of Saint Chariton.”
Dates of commemoration for saint
19 Apr (2 May)Birth
8th century
Death
9th century
Palestine
Life path
- Monk
- Hieromonk
- Hymnographer
Undertakings & Callings
- Asceticism
- Fasting
Places
- Jerusalem, Holy Land