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John the Silent

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. Wikipedia
Born: January 8, 454 AD, Nicopolis, Greece
Died: December 5, 532 AD (age 78 years), Mar Saba Monastery
Feast: May 13 (Roman Catholic Church); December 3 (Oriental Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church)