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Hieromartyr

John

Hieromartyr of Docheiariou Monastery

A hieromonk of Docheiariou on Athos, who died a martyr in 1275; a canonized saint of Mount Athos.

Reposed
127513th century
Place
Docheiariou, Mount Athos
Order
Martyrs

Life

John was a hieromonk of the Monastery of Docheiariou on Mount Athos and died as a martyr in the year 1275. He is counted a canonized saint of the Holy Mountain. The sources at hand do not keep the story of his martyrdom, only his name, priestly rank, monastery and year.