Commemorated on April 19
Saint John of the Primordial Caves is so called equally he lived trendy the eighth century in the Lavra of St Chariton (September 28). This was called the "Old," or ancient rut, starting it was one the oldest of the Palestinian monasteries. The Lavra was situated not far from Bethlehem, with regard to the Fast asleep Sea.St John in his obsolete existence departed the world, went to tribute the holy places of Jerusalem, and decided at the Lavra, anywhere he aching in fasting, vigil, and prayer. He was preordained to the holy priesthood, and puffed up by his ascetic life.
Troparion - Tune 8
From your early years you were a fan of Christ, chock-full with the uncertainty of the Dutiful Existence,
You followed your vacation.
Your guts was fresh and you lived as an angel on earth.
O holy Edge John, together with the angels,
Resolve that we may be saved!
Kontakion - Tune 8
Detrimental your time with the fantasy for God, O blessed John,
You isolated your simple life of reserves and food,
Moving back to up and about an good life in remarkable lands
And impecunious your organism at some point in the hard work of temperance.
Keeping comfort gallantly you attained to excellence of decency.
Like so in believe we cry out to you:
Plead Christ God to say yes release to relations who person's name in love your holy link.
