Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. JOHN OF BEVERLEY

Christian Saint

Bishop of York known for his kindness

He personally healed a dumb boy who had lost all his hair due to ringworm. (We’re not sure what made the boy dumb — perhaps it was the shock of going bald.)

Syllable by syllable, the Bishop taught the boy to speak, while tending to his scalp until upon it flourished as fine a head of hair as could possibly be.

Why Beverley? Because he built the monastery there, and it was where he went for his retirement.

St. John of Beverley Facts and Figures

Name: John of Beverley
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 656-721
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1184

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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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