Saint John was from Constantinople and a son of rich parents. At twelve years of age he departed secretly from his home and went to the Monastery of the Unsleeping.
Aflame with longing for his parents, he returned after six years to his father's home in the guise of a pauper and beggar. Living in a small hut at the gates of his parents' house (wherefrom he is called "hut-dweller"), he remained unknown therein for many years, and suffered mockery at the hands of those who had been his own servants.
Foreknowing his death, he revealed himself to his parents, and within a few moments reposed, about the year 450.
References:
John the Cave Dweller — Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
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