October 19 (old calendar)/ November 1st (new) Prophet Joel (ca. 800 B.C.). Martyr Varus, and with him six Monk Martyrs (ca. 307). Translation of the Relics of Ven. John, Abbot of Rila in Bulgaria (1238). Bl. Cleopatra and her son John, in Egypt (327). Hieromartyr Sadoc (Sadoth), Bishop of Persia, and 128 Martyrs with him (342). PROPHET JOEL The Prophet Joel (800 B.C.) predicted the desolation of Jerusalem. He also