Saint John the Syrian of Pinna

Also known as
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
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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