John the Silent

Our father among the saints John the Silent (452-558) was bishop of Colonia (Taxara) in Armenia and later a monk of St. Sabbas' Monastery. He is also sometimes known as John Hesychastes or John Silentiarius. His feast days are celebrated by the Orthodox Church on March 30 and December 3.
==External links==
*Venerable John the Silent of St Sava's Monastery, March 30 (OCA)
*St John the Silent of St Sabbas Monastery, December 3 (OCA)
*John the Silent on Catholic-Forum.com
*John the Silent on New Advent
Category:Bishops
Category:Monastics
Category:Saints