Barlaam and Ioasaph

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Exploring themes of faith and perseverance, this narrative follows Prince Josaphat, who, despite being isolated by his father King Abenner due to a prophecy predicting his conversion to Christianity, encounters the hermit Saint Barlaam. Their meeting leads Josaphat to embrace Christianity, enduring his father's wrath. The story culminates in Abenner's own conversion, where he renounces his throne and retreats to the desert as a hermit. This tale, often attributed to John of Damascus, highlights the transformative power of faith against adversity.