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Saint John Calabytes
Saint John Calabytes

Saint John Calabytes

Also known as: John Calabites; John Calibita; John Chalybita; John Kalabytes; John the Hut-Dweller; Giovanni…

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Feast Day

15-Jan

Born

At Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey)

Died

C.450 of natural causes

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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.

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