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St. John Cassian

Born: c.360 Died: 433 of natural causes. Also known as John the Roman, John the Ascetic Pilgrim with his friend Germanus to the Holy Lands. Monk in Egypt and Marseilles, France. Studied under Saint John Chrysostom, who ordained him a deacon. Defended Chrysostom in Rome, Italy. Founded the abbey of Saint Victor and a convent […]

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