Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. JOHN CLIMACUS

Christian Saint

Writing hermit of Mount Sinai

Author of that popular good read: ‘Climax or The Ladder to Perfection’. This was followed by the sequel ‘The Ladder of Divine Ascent’.

Happy in his hermitage at Mount Sinai, he was a bit put out when at the age of 75 he was chosen to be Abbot of Raithic near the Red Sea.

St. John Climacus Facts and Figures

Name: John Climacus
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 525-605
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1223

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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