John the Hermit was a fourth-century ascetic from Ancient Armenia who dedicated his life to solitude. Born to a devout mother named Juliana, he began his spiritual journey under the guidance of St. Pharmutius. Seeking deeper isolation, he eventually resided within a dry well. During his ten years of intense monastic devotion, tradition suggests that an angel provided him with daily bread, which was delivered to his location by his mentor, Pharmutius.