Bishop
Saint John of Choziba was born in the city of Thebes in Egypt. He was tonsured into monasticism by his grandfather and, following his advice, visited the holy places in Jerusalem. Upon returning, he lived in a cave, subsisting on roots and herbs. God glorified him with miracles, among which was the healing of the son of a man tormented by an unclean spirit. John, initially refusing, eventually cast out the demon, and the boy became healthy. The saint was compelled to accept the episcopate in Caesarea, but, not wishing for honors, returned to the desert, where he lived until the end of his days.
He performed many miracles, including the expulsion of demons and healing from illnesses. Once, encountering a woman who tried to seduce him, the saint remained unharmed, rejecting her temptations. John also communicated with the ascetic Marcian, whom the angel of the Lord suddenly brought to him. In deep old age, the saint peacefully surrendered his soul to God.
