Saint Falaley was from the region of Cilicia. Disregarding worldly vanity, he came to the monastery of Saint Savva the Sanctified, took on the angelic form, and became a presbyter. In Gavala, where many unclean spirits dwelled, he settled in a small cell, striving in fasting and prayer. The unclean spirits tried to frighten him, but he, strengthened by faith, overcame them with God's help.
After casting out the demons, the servant of God built a church in honor of all the holy martyrs and established daily worship. Blessed Falaley possessed the gift of wonderworking, healing both people and animals, which led many pagans to Christ. He lived in monasticism for about 60 years and passed away in old age around the year 460.
Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem mentions that he always wept, realizing the importance of repentance in life.
