In 1330, in Cetatea Alba (now Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Ukraine), a merchant named John refused to renounce his #Christian faith for the Turkish religion. For this, he endured brutal tortures, being beaten with iron rods until his bones were crushed. Finally, he was beheaded. His body was dragged through the city streets, then set ablaze. However, it remained unharmed by the fire. A divine light shone upon it, and devout men recovered his relics, which emitted a sweet fragrance.

O, Holy Martyr John, intercede with #God for us! #Saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #Martyr