Venerable John Iacob, while a student, contracted tuberculosis. He was sent to a sanatorium in Switzerland. There, he fell into despair, questioning his faith amidst his suffering. One night, he dreamt of the Mother of God who comforted him, promising healing if he turned to a life of prayer. He recovered, joined the monastic life, and eventually traveled to the Holy Land, becoming a hermit in the Judean Desert. He was martyred by Arabs, but his relics remain incorrupt and are known to exude a pleasant fragrance. Saint John, pray for us! #saints #OrthodoxChristian #Prayer #HolyLand #Faith