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Egyptian anchorite of the fourth century
Paphnutius the Ascetic (Coptic: Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲡⲁⲫⲛⲟⲩϯ, born 305 AD - died after 395 AD), also known as Paphnutius the Hermit, was an Egyptian anchorite of the
Paphnutius_the_Ascetic
Egyptian hermit and saint
4th-century abbot of Lower Egypt, rather than Paphnutius the Ascetic. "But Paphnutius the Great [i.e. Paphnutius the Ascetic]," Alban Butler writes, "also had a
Onuphrius
Topics referred to by the same term
saint Paphnutius of Thebes (4th century AD), aka "Paphnutius the Confessor", a bishop Paphnutius the Ascetic (4th century AD), aka "Paphnutius the Hermit"
Paphnutius
Thaïs Paphnutius the Ascetic Paphnutius the Bishop Paphnutius of Thebes Or alternatively Paphnutius of Thebes. Both are revered as saints. The Life of
Paphnutius_(play)
4th-century Alexandrine saint
in Nalo Hopkinson's The Salt Roads (2003). Paphnutius Paphnutius the Ascetic Paphnutius of Thebes Anthony the Great Dionysius Exiguus Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim
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Martyrology Saint symbolism List of Servants of God "Saint Martha". The Prolog From Ohrid. Western American Diocese. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28.
List of early Christian saints
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and ascetic writer Matthew the Hermit, 4th century Oriental Orthodox saint Palladius of Antioch (died 390), saint in the Roman Empire Paphnutius the Ascetic
List of people known as the Hermit
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Lycopolis, Saint". The Coptic Encyclopedia. Vol. 4. Claremont Graduate University, School of Religion. Hassett, Maurice M. (1911). "Paphnutius" . Catholic Encyclopedia
Chronology of early Christian monasticism
Chronology_of_early_Christian_monasticism
Egypt Pachomius the Great, founder of monasticism, of Egypt Pambo, of Egypt Pantaenus, of Egypt Paphnutius the Ascetic, of Egypt Paphnutius of Thebes, of
List of Africans venerated in the Catholic Church
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5th-century Egyptian saint
illustrious family in Alexandria, the only daughter of Paphnutius, "a deeply believing and pious Christian". Paphnutius and his wife were having difficulty
Euphrosyne_of_Alexandria
Stories attributed to early Christian hermits and monks
Pistus Pior Pityrion Pistamon Peter the Pionite Paphnutius the Ascetic Paul Paul the Barber Paul the Great Paul the Simple Peter of Dios an Abba of Rome
Sayings_of_the_Desert_Fathers
Monastery in Egypt
of the early Church were monks at the Monastery of Saint Macarius, including Saint Macarius of Alexandria, Saint John the Dwarf, Saint Paphnutius the Ascetic
Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great
Monastery_of_Saint_Macarius_the_Great
Early Christian hermits, ascetics, and monks, third century AD
the Great Moses the Black Nilus of Sinai Nonnus Onuphrius Or of Nitria Orsisius Pachomius the Great Pambo Paphnutius of Thebes Paphnutius the Ascetic
Desert_Fathers
Book series
(formerly Cistercian Publications). The main focus of the series is on Christian monasticism, Christian mysticism, patristics, the history of Christianity, and
Cistercian_Studies
Christian monk and theologian
435), also known as John the Ascetic and John Cassian the Roman, was a Christian monk and theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern churches
John_Cassian
net. Retrieved 24 September 2024. "Hieromartyr Paphnutius of Jerusalem". www.oca.org. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 24 September
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Eastern Orthodox saint
her pious husband", but made the mistake of betraying him. According to legend, her husband was Gregory (or Paphnutius), prefect of Egypt and "a devout
Theodora_of_Alexandria
Monastery in Egypt
Macarius the Great was a camel herder; St. Macarius of Alexandria was a small shopkeeper; St. Apollo was a goat herder, and St. Paphnutius and St. Pambo
Monastery_of_Saint_Anthony
Monk, priest and martyr in Egypt
known as Moses the Strong, Moses the Robber, and Moses the Nubian , was a Nubian ascetic hieromonk in Egypt in the fourth century AD, and a Desert Father
Moses_the_Black
Egyptian Christian monk and hermit (died 356)
considered the first Christian monk, but as his biography and other sources make clear, there were many ascetics before him. Anthony was, however, among the first
Anthony_the_Great
Egyptian saint
of their Advent. The 1903 Catholic Encyclopedia describes Nilus as "one of the leading ascetic writers of the 5th century." His Ascetic Discourse is found
Nilus_of_Sinai
Pope of Alexandria from 328 to 373
at the First Council of Nicaea. Already a recognized theologian and ascetic, he was the obvious choice to replace his ageing mentor Alexander as the Pope
Athanasius_of_Alexandria
List of individuals canonized as saints within the Coptic Orthodox Church
Pantaenus, the 4th Dean of Catechetical School of Alexandria Pantaleon, the physician and martyr Paphnutius, 10th-century bishop Paphnutius, the anchorite
List_of_Coptic_saints
Egyptian desert father
well as for his extremely ascetic life. He was also known to love seclusion and quietness. Bishoy's asceticism was harsh to the extent of tying his hair
Pishoy
Coptic saint
worship and asceticism. He remained in this state for fifteen years. During his days, a great persecution befell the Christians in Egypt. The churches were
Parsoma
Prophet (6 BC – AD 30)
John belonged to the Essenes, a semi-ascetic Jewish sect who expected a messiah and practised ritual baptism. John used baptism as the central symbol or
John_the_Baptist
4th-century Egyptian monastic founder
(Ἀμοῦν), or Ammonius the Hermit (/əˈmoʊniəs/; Greek: Ἀμμώνιος) was a 4th-century Christian ascetic and the founder of one of the most celebrated monastic
Saint_Amun
Egyptian saint
Caesarea. This ascetic rule, or Ascetica, is still used today by the Eastern Orthodox Church, comparable to that of the Rule of St. Benedict in the West. Pachomius
Pachomius_the_Great
Egyptian Christian monk and hermit
mats. At some point before his pursuit of asceticism, Macarius made his living smuggling saltpeter in the vicinity of Nitria, a vocation which taught
Macarius_of_Egypt
Egyptian saint, generally regarded as the first Christian hermit
227 – c. 341), commonly known as Paul the First Hermit or Paul the Anchorite, was an Egyptian saint regarded as the first Christian hermit and grazer, who
Paul_of_Thebes
5th-century Christian mystic and saint
the name "Poemen" ("Shepherd"), rather than for his asceticism. He is considered a saint in Eastern Christianity. His feast day is August 27 in the Julian
Poemen
Monk in the Nitrian Desert
of ascetic life, he was ordained a presbyter and appointed prior of a monastery known as the "Kellii", or "cells" in the Egyptian desert, between the Nitria
Macarius_of_Alexandria
Eastern Orthodox Church. Their commitment to ascetic life and association with Macarius the Great contributed to the early development of Christian monasticism
Maximus_and_Domatius
4th-century Christian bishop, theologian, and saint
Pontus (modern Niksar), on the Iris River. He eventually realized that, while he respected the ascetics' piety and prayerfulness, the solitary life did not
Basil_of_Caesarea
Venerable Elias the Hermit (also known as Elias of Egypt, died 371 AD) was a desert dwelling monk of the fourth century AD. He led the ascetic life for seventy-five
Elias_the_Hermit
4th century Alexandrian Christian theologian
of the most learned ascetics of his time. He was the first Alexandrian Christian who made use of Hermetica as pagan prophecy of the coming of the Christ
Didymus_the_Blind
Egyptian saint
The Coptic Orthodox tradition has it that he would only break his fasts when Jesus told him to. He is credited to have written a number of ascetical texts
Paul_of_Tammah
Day in the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar
Andrew Zorard, renowned for his asceticism, murdered by robbers (1012) Saint Tamar of Georgia, Queen (1213) Saint Paphnutius of Borovsk, Abbot (1477) Hieromartyr
May 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Alexandria and then to Arabia where he became the companion of St. Cyrus in the ascetic life. During the persecution of Diocletian three holy virgins,
Cyrus_and_John
5th century Byzantine saint
intently ascetic and continued to conceal her sex. One day, the abbot of the monastery sent four monks including Marinos to attend to some business for the monastery
Marina_the_Monk
Concept in Eastern Orthodox Christianity
On the Virtues and the Vices. Evagrius. On thoughts. Ch 26. St. John Cassian. Conferences. Conference of Abbot Paphnutius. Ch. 6. An account of the three
Prelest
Term used in Christian theology
"with the assistance of grace, by the reading of the Holy Bible, of works on theology and asceticism, of autobiographies, and the correspondence of the most
Discernment_of_spirits
Coptic Orthodox monk and priest
of Alexandria testified as to his holiness and asceticism. Abdel Messih El-Makari was born in 1892 in the village of Abou Shehata, Matai district, El-Menya
Abdel_Messih_El-Makari
Coptic abbess
Abu-Sefain published a book highlighting the contribution of women to monastic and ascetic life. The Angelic Life: The Virgin Mary and Other Virgins in Different
Mother_Irini
Palestinian hermit, church writer
that he did so due to the pro-Chalcedonian stance of the region compared to his native Egypt. He was already an experienced ascetic before his arrival and
Barsanuphius
Egyptian Christian monk (c. 314–368)
integrated into the community at Tabennese around 328. Quickly becoming a favorite of Pachomius, Theodorus lived an enviably ascetic life in the monastery,
Theodorus_of_Tabennese
6th–7th-century Christian monk
corresponding virtues. The final four Steps concern the higher virtues toward which the ascetic life aims. The final rung of the ladder—beyond prayer (προσευχή)
John_Climacus
Requirement in certain religions that some or all members of the clergy be unmarried
subsequently gave up their marital relations. The Paphnutius legend in the first half of the 5th century called the marriage prohibition an ancient ecclesiastical
Clerical_celibacy
Early Christian saint
monk pursuing asceticism in the Egyptian desert in a cave of his predecessor, St Anthony the Great. St Sisoës is revered as a saint by the Roman Catholic
Sisoes_the_Great
Egyptian Desert Father
Pisimius, Adelphius, Paphnutius and a dozen other clergy, and Melania came with them. It is also related that he did not accept all of the gifts graciously
Pambo
Saint of the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches
of the hermit Anthony and set off to study with him. After two months of learning the ascetic life from Anthony, Hilarion started to feel that the many
Hilarion
4th century Egyptian Christian ascetics
Abib and Apollo were two Christian ascetics from Akhmim, Egypt. They are mentioned in the Synaxarion, das ist der Heiligen-Kalendar der Koptischen Christen
Abib_and_Apollo
Christian bishop and saint (588–660)
the pagan population of Flanders to Christianity. Despite his background as a goldsmith, Eligius became increasingly ascetic during his time at the royal
Saint_Eligius
Christian saint
and the desert for Constantinople. There he met two other ascetics, Varas and Ravoulas, who both became saints. Saint Ravoulas was hermit at the gate
Patapios
period of barrenness, in the year 291 AD in a suburb of what is now Cairo during the reign of Diocletian. She lived as an ascetic in her father's house and
Mohrael
Egyptian saint
his asceticism and concern for the poor. He also reportedly predicted the date of Theodosius I's death. The Monastery of Saint Fana is one of the oldest
Saint_Fana
Coptic saint
its outskirts. He dwelt there alone, devoting himself to worshiping and asceticism. He became a good model and a good example for everyone who saw him, and
Pijimi
Christian saint
among the friars for his asceticism and humility. Salvador was then sent by his superiors to serve as the cook, designated beggar and porter at the friary
Salvador_of_Horta
Christian saint and hermit, 674–714 ACE
provision for the needs of this mortal life. Guthlac's pious and holy ascetic life became the talk of the land, and many people visited the hermit during
Guthlac_of_Crowland
Egyptian Coptic Orthodox saint
' Cyrus bade the soldiers to smite him on the mouth, saying, 'Your spirit is kindled, Samuel, because the monks glorify you as an ascetic: but I will teach
Samuel_the_Confessor
Christian monk and saint
Alexandrian family. He became an ascetic, and moved to a mountain near the city of Pelusium, in the tradition of the Desert Fathers. Isidore is known
Isidore_of_Pelusium
German saint
ascetic tendencies, as here he came into contact with the great reform monastery of the 10th century, St. Maximin's Abbey, Trier, where he made the acquaintance
Wolfgang_of_Regensburg
Egyptian grazer saint of Late antiquity
instructing her to cross the Jordan River and wander the desert as an ascetic. Mary and Zosimas part ways, resolving to meet by the Jordan one year later
Mary_of_Egypt
Christian theologian (c. 150 – c. 215)
and copulated before the allotted time. He argues against the idea that Christians should reject their family for an ascetic life, contending that Jesus
Clement_of_Alexandria
Christian monk
accordingly dressed with the garb of the monastic life and the eskeem. From there on, he lived a solitary life in worship and asceticism. Misael is also said
Misael_the_Anchorite
Day in the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar
ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH ACCEPTS PROPOSAL TO CANONIZE ICONOGRAPHER MONK PAPHNUTIUS. Orthodox Christianity. Bucharest, July 6, 2017. Retrieved: 10 July 2017
December 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
December_2_(Eastern_Orthodox_liturgics)
Irish saint and Archbishop (1128 – 1180)
was described as tall and graceful in figure. He was well known as an ascetic, wore a hair shirt, never ate meat, and fasted every Friday on bread and
Lorcán_Ua_Tuathail
Saint born in Gaza during the Byzantine Empire
transition from wealth to extreme asceticism as a radical restructuring of identity, aligning with William James’s concept of the "twice-born" religious experience
Saint_Porphyrius
in the Oriental Orthodox Church. Some saints listed may also be a part of a larger group of saints also listed (particularly martyrs, such as the 21 Coptic
List of Oriental Orthodox saints
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Day in the Eastern Orthodox liturgical calendar
Alexander Skalsky, Protopresbyter of Alma-Ata (1933) New Hieromartyr Paphnutius Kostin, Hieromonk of Optina Monastery (1938) New Hieromartyr Nicholas
January 7 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Benedictine monk, second abbot of Cluny
disciplined and ascetic lifestyle. One day, in reading the rule of Saint Benedict, he was confounded to see how much his life fell short of the maxims there
Odo_of_Cluny
Egyptian saint and martyr
Menas was born in Egypt in 285 in the city of Nikiou, which lay in the vicinity of Memphis. His parents were ascetic Christians but did not have any children
Menas_of_Egypt
Archbishop of Constantinople from 379 to 381
Basil at Annesoi, where the two lived as ascetics. However, Basil urged him to return home to assist his father, which he did for the next year. Arriving
Gregory_of_Nazianzus
American scholar of early Christianity
and Martyr (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1988). Paphnutius: Histories of the Monks of Upper Egypt and the Life of Onnophrius (Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications
Tim_Vivian
Benedictine Abbot of Cluny (c.962–1049)
and the Pope visited his bedside. He stayed in the city until Easter and then left again to go back to Cluny. He continued to do his fasts and ascetic practices
Odilo_of_Cluny
Highest Orthodox authority in the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria
jurisdictions. 4) Paphnutius, metropolitan bishop of the Holy Metropolis of Samalut and Taha El Aameda. 5) Benyamin (Benjamin), metropolitan bishop of the Holy Metropolis
Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Holy_Synod_of_the_Coptic_Orthodox_Church
Catholic saint, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1233 to 1240
theology at the Universities of Paris and Oxford, promoting the study of Aristotle. Having already an unsought reputation as an ascetic, he was ordained
Edmund_of_Abingdon
Bishop of Lyon (d. 389)
for the unfortunate man's death, nor to reconsider his decision of being unworthy to be bishop. One night he secretly left to take up the ascetical life
Justus_of_Lyon
Egyptian hegumen
day is April 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics). In the Egyptian desert he practised religious asceticism. He is said to have performed a number of miracles
Saint_Memnon
подвижниковъ Поморскаго края, какъ историческiй источникъ [The Lives of Saints of Ascetics of the Pomorian Krai, as an Historical Source] (in Russian). Kazan
List of Russian saints (until 15th century)
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8th/9th-century Frankish saint
hermitage. Around 780, he founded a monastic community based on Eastern asceticism at Aniane in Languedoc. This community did not develop as he had intended
Benedict_of_Aniane
French abbot of Cluny (c.906–994)
was not known for the severity of its discipline or its asceticism, but the abbots of Cluny supported the revival of the papacy and the reforms of Pope
Maiolus_of_Cluny
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a queen; (8) The life of Onnophrios, the Anchorite, by Apa Papnoute (Paphnutius); (9) The Revelation of St Paul. St Paul's vision of the Judgement; (10)
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