You appeared in the city as in the desert, in humility and purity, and in toil and struggle, and in patience, blessed Father John: we took the Cross of Christ, followed Him, and in prayers and psalmody, you remained day and night, for the salvation of the whole world and the race of Christians. verb. Now, after your resettlement to the Never-Evening Light, flowing to your tomb, the faithful pray to the Lord, the Mother of God and the Forerunner, and receive healing from the Lord through your prayers. Always pray for us, Blessed John, that our souls may be saved.