Venerable John the Hermit — began his ascetic life at a young age according to records. He was born in Armenia to an Orthodox Christian mother in the fourth century. John was the spiritual son of St. Pharmutius who discipled him for a time. Eventually John chose to enter… … Wikipedia
The Hermit's Cave — was a radio horror anthology series, syndicated by WJR Detroit in the mid 1930s, sponsored by Olga Coal after the first two years. As the wind howled, the ancient Hermit narrated his horror fantasies from his cave. The cackling character of the… … Wikipedia
John the Silent, Saint — • Or John Hesychastes. Monk, runaway bishop of Colonia, hermit, d. 558 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. John the Silent, Saint St. John the Silent … Catholic encyclopedia
John the Silent — (January 8, 452 ndash; May 13, 558) is a Christian saint. He was born in Nicopolis and after the death of his parents in 471 founded a monastery. In 482 he was made Bishop of Taxara and left the office nine years later to become a recluse in the… … Wikipedia
John the Baptist — noun (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome • Syn: ↑St. John the Baptist • Topics: ↑New Testament • Instance Hypernyms: ↑hermit, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
John the Baptist, Saint — born 1st century AD Jewish prophet revered in Christianity as the forerunner of Jesus. Sources for his life are the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, and the historian Josephus. His mother, Elizabeth, was perhaps a relative of Mary; his… … Universalium
John the Hairy — Blessed John the Hairy (also known at John the Merciful of Rostov ) was a holy fool (Yurodivy), of the Russian Orthodox Church in the second half of the 16th century. He endured a great many trials in his lifetime. He did not have a permanent… … Wikipedia
Life of John the Baptist — The Life of John the Baptist is a book from the New Testament apocrypha, allegedly written by Serapion Bishop of Thmuis in 390 AD.here is some information:John the Baptist was the son of Zacharias, a priest of the Temple in Jerusalem, and… … Wikipedia
John the Baptist, Saint — Son of Zacharias, a priest of the Temple of Jerusalem, and Elizabeth, the Virgin s cousin, who conceived him in old age. St. John lived as a hermit in the desert of Judea until the age of 30 when he chose to preach in the banks of the Jordan… … Dictionary of Renaissance art
St. John the Baptist — noun (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome • Syn: ↑John the Baptist • Topics: ↑New Testament • Instance Hypernyms: ↑hermit, ↑reclu … Useful english dictionary
