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St. John the Silent: Running Away From Fame and Pride
Manage episode 363215487 series 3358840
Wanting nothing more than to live in complete solitude and anonymity, John was a reluctant Bishop, but he led his people with great humility for many years. Still uncomfortable with his sense of unworthiness he eventually ran away from his position seeking to avoid the fame that came with his holiness.
Saint John the Silent 454 - 558. Feast day: May 13.
Show Host: Ethan Nagy
Episode 342
Website: https://awakenthesaint.show
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Manage episode 363215487 series 3358840
Wanting nothing more than to live in complete solitude and anonymity, John was a reluctant Bishop, but he led his people with great humility for many years. Still uncomfortable with his sense of unworthiness he eventually ran away from his position seeking to avoid the fame that came with his holiness.
Saint John the Silent 454 - 558. Feast day: May 13.
Show Host: Ethan Nagy
Episode 342
Website: https://awakenthesaint.show
Like our 3 minute saint stories? Check out Awaken the Word:
Spoke Street
Awaken Catholic
Get the AWAKEN Catholic app at
390 episodes
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