John the Merciful (also known as John the Almsgiver, John the Almoner, John V of Alexandria, John Eleymon, and Johannes Eleemon) (Patron of Casarano, Italy) was the Patriarch of Alexandria in the early 7th century (from 606 to 616) and a Christian saint.
Read more about John The Merciful: Early Life, Patriarch of Alexandria, Anecdotes About Almsgiving, Death and Grave
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