The merchant John, a devout Christian, traveled to Belgorod. A Venetian merchant, filled with envy and malice, reported him as a Christian to the Tatar governor. John refused to renounce Christ, enduring brutal tortures: beatings, being dragged behind a horse, and ultimately beheading. His body was miraculously preserved, emitting a sweet fragrance and bringing healing to those who venerated it.

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

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