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Abba John the Dwarf
Egyptian desert father famed for his absolute obedience — planted a dry stick and watered it daily until it bloomed.
Abba John the Dwarf is one of the most beloved figures in the Apophthegmata, renowned for his radical obedience to his spiritual father, who commanded him to water a dry stick daily. After years, it bloomed — the 'tree of obedience.' His sayings on humility and perseverance are among the most often cited in the desert tradition.