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TheConvent of John Urtayawas founded in 388/9 (A. Gr. 700) See factoid page

TheConvent of John Urtayaclosed in 566/7 (A. Gr. 878) See factoid page

The great senior Mar Samuel Archpresbyterdwelled in the Convent of John Urtayaduring the time of its prosperity until the year 538/9 (A. Gr. 850) See factoid page

Mar Samuelgained distinction in the conflict of persecution. Mar Samuelwent into exile in the district of Claudias where he took up residence in the Convent of the Huts. He related the story of the establishment of theConvent of John Urtayato John of Ephesus. This occurred 536/7 (A. Gr. 848) See factoid page

Mar Samueldied in 539 See factoid page

Before the Convent of John Urtayawas established there were a collection of huts on the site, named after Mar Afwrsm. See factoid page

Mar Johnbuilt a hut near the huts ofMar Afwrsmin the year 700 See factoid page

Johnwent about preaching and teaching the Christian faith in UrtayaUrtaye and spoke the language of Urtaye. As such, many believed that John was Urtaya and called him by that name. John was actually Syrian. See factoid page

John Urtaya's fame spread far and wide, attracting many followers including two excellent scribes from the Convent of Edessa at Amida, Samuel and Jonathan. See factoid page

During the time that JonathanandSamuellived with Mar John Urtaya, they learned a great deal about asceticism and the Christian faith. The convent flourished, buildings were established, and the brotherhood grew to fifty in number. See factoid page

John Urtayadied. See factoid page

Samuelsucceeded John Urtayaas the head of the convent. See factoid page

Jonathan, who had left the monastery whileJohn Urtayawas still alive, returned after his death and lived in a brotherly fashion with Samuel. See factoid page

Samueldied. See factoid page

Jonathan succeeded Samuelas head of the convent. See factoid page