Martyr John, a merchant of Trebizond, was in Crimea selling his wares when slandered by a jealous Venetian. Accused of renouncing his faith, he refused to deny Christ, despite torture and imprisonment. He remained steadfast, even as his flesh was torn. Dragged behind a horse until his body was scattered, his relics were later recovered, fragrant and incorrupt.

Holy Martyr John, intercede with Christ God that our souls may be saved!

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