John Cassian

John Cassian

Saint John Cassian (ca. 360 – 435), John the Ascetic, or John Cassian the Roman, was a Christian monk and theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern Churches for his mystical writings.

Read more about John Cassian:  Biography, Death and Memorials, Writings, Spirituality, Effects On Later Thought

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