Venerable #JohnCassian, a Scythian-Roman who journeyed from the deserts of Egypt to the shores of Gaul, taught monks and laity alike how to climb the ladder of #virtue through prayer and labor. In his "Institutes," he described the battle against the eight evil thoughts, guiding souls toward purity. He established monasteries near Marseilles, spreading the wisdom of the desert fathers in the West, and now, centuries later, his teachings still illuminate the path to inner #peace. Pray to God for us! #saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Tradition