John Climacus, also known as John of the Ladder, John Scholasticus or John Sinaites, was a Christian monk of the sixth and seventh centuries at the monastery on Mount Sinai, living from about 579 to 649. He is revered as a saint by both the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches.
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NationalityByzantine Empire (Historical) 2 Veneration StatusPopularly or Locally Venerated 2 Life
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1. John Climacus, Structured Record (Wikidata Q317072)
2. John Climacus (Wikipedia)
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John Climacus, also known as John of the Ladder, John Scholasticus and John Sinaites, was a 6th-7th century Christian monk at the monastery on Mount Sinai.
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(Ancient Greek: Ἰωάννης τῆς Κλίμακος; Latin: Ioannes Climacus; Arabic: يوحنا السلمي, romanized: Yuḥana al-Sêlmi; c. 579-649)
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