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John Cassian

John Cassian (c. AD 360 – c. 435), also known as John the Ascetic and John Cassian the Roman, was a Christian monk and theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern churches for his mystical writings. Cassian is noted for his role in bringing the ideas and practices of early Christian monasticism to the medieval West.

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Born
c. 360 Scythia Minor, Roman Empire
Died
c. 435 Massilia, Gallia Narbonensis, Western Roman Empire
Feast
East: February 29th (28th non-leap years) West: July 23
Major shrine
Monastery of St Victor, Marseille
Venerated in
Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Church Anglican Communion

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  • ACW 58 Ancient Christian Writers
  • SC 109 Sources Chrétiennes

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John Cassian → c. 360 Scythia Minor, Roman Empire
Died · 1
John Cassian → c. 435 Massilia, Gallia Narbonensis, Western Roman Empire
Feast · 1
John Cassian → East: February 29th (28th non-leap years) West: July 23
Major shrine · 1
John Cassian → Monastery of St Victor, Marseille
Venerated in · 1
John Cassian → Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Church Anglican Communion

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