Barlaam was born sometime between the late 10th century and early 11th century to a
boyar. In 1058, he built a wooden church dedicated to the
Dormition of the Theotokos with the blessing of
St. Anthony. followed by a second pilgrimage to Constantinople afterwards. Soon after his second pilgrimage, Barlaam died in 1065 in the
Zymne Monastery. He was buried on his orders in the
Caves of St. Anthony. == Veneration ==