Saint John the Syrian of Pinna
- Also known as
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John of Pinna
John of Panaca
John the Syrian
- Memorial
- 19 March
- Profile
- Hermit in Syria.
Fled to Pinna, Italy to escape Monophysite persecution.
He arrived in the dead of winter; some hunters witnessed him sit beside a bare, leafless pear tree which burst full bloom due to the holy man's proximity.
Founded abbeys in Pinna and Pesaro, Italy, and served as Abbot at Pinna for 44 years.
- Born
- 6th century Syrian
- Name Meaning
- God is gracious; gift of God (John)
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Additional Information
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Catholic Online
For All The Saints
The Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Brunson
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