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Christian feast day: John the Silent (Roman Catholic)

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John the Silent (Roman Catholic) from May 13, null

John the Silent

6th-century Greek bishop and saint

John the Silent, also known as "John the Hesychast", was a Christian saint known for living alone for seventy-six years. He was given the surname because of his affinity for recollection and silence. St. John's feast day is May 13 in the General Roman Calendar of the Catholic…
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Catholic Church

Christian church based in Rome

The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with 1.27 to 1.41 billion baptized Catholics worldwide as of 2025. It is among the world's oldest and largest international institutions and has played a prominent role in the history…
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