Saint John Calabytes
Also known as: John Calabites; John Calibita; John Chalybita; John Kalabytes; John the Hut-Dweller; Giovanni…
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 15
Biography
Saint John Calabytes, also known as Saint John the Beggar, was born into a wealthy family in Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey). However, at a young age, he felt a strong calling to the monastic life and decided to run away from home. At the tender age of 12, he found refuge at the Monastery of Gomon on the Bosphorus.