Venerable (Monastic) 12th century
Venerable John Koukouzelis
Also known as John Koukouzelis the Hymnographer
A gifted singer trained at the imperial court who left worldly honor for monastic life on Mount Athos and became one of the most beloved Byzantine church musicians.
Feast Day
October 1
Their life
A gifted singer trained at the imperial court who left worldly honor for monastic life on Mount Athos and became one of the most beloved Byzantine church musicians.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints