John the Valah, a Romanian Orthodox saint, was a humble tailor in the Ottoman Empire. A wealthy Turk, smitten with John's wife, tried to force him to convert to Islam. John steadfastly refused, even under torture. They stripped him, shaved his head, and subjected him to horrific public beatings. He never renounced his faith. Finally, they hanged him. His relics are said to have performed miracles. Holy Martyr John, pray to God for us!

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