The Rock Church, found in the
town of Prokopi (Modern day Urgup) in Cappadocia, is located near the house
where St John the Russian lived. Due to this, it is believed that maybe the
Saint went to the Liturgy here. Some have even stated that the Saint’s relics
might have been placed here. On the other hand, another belief is that they
were placed in the main Church building in town, which unfortunately does not
exist today. Also the name of this Church is lost. Some are convinced it was
dedicated to St George, being renamed to St John the Russian after the fame of
the latter local Saint increased. However, these are merely speculations.
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