Venerable John lived as a hermit in a cave near the Prislop Monastery in Romania during the 15th or 16th century. Little is known about his life, but he was deeply devoted to prayer and asceticism. He reposed in the same cave, and his relics were discovered incorrupt and fragrant centuries later, becoming a source of healing and spiritual comfort to pilgrims.

Holy #Saint John, intercede for us before the throne of #God! May your prayers guide us to repentance and a life pleasing to the Lord. #OrthodoxSaints #PrislopMonastery #Venerable #ChristianFaith #Asceticism