Saint John The Silent
Also known as: John Hesychastes; John Sabaites; John Silentiarius; John the Silent
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
December 7
Born
January 8, 454
Died
January 8, 558
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint John The Silent, also known as John Hesychastes, John Sabaites, John Silentiarius, and John the Silent, was born on January 8, 454, in Nicopolis, Armenia. He came from a noble family, with his father Enkratios serving as a military commander, and his brother and other relatives holding influential positions as advisors to emperors....