Saint John Maron, also known as John the Sarumite, was born in the 7th century in Sarum, the son of Agathon, the governor of Sarum, and Anohamia. He was also the grandson of Prince Alidipas and a member of the Frankish royal family which governed Antioch. From a young age, John received an excellent education, studying various subjects including mathematics, sciences, philosophy, theology,...