Hermit
Saint Anthony of Egypt
Saint Anthony, the 'Father of Monasticism,' lived as a hermit in the Egyptian desert, inspiring the monastic movement. He battled temptations and lived to 105.
Patron saint of
Monks, Skin diseases, Grave diggers
- Feast
- January 17
- Era
- 4th Century
- Place
- Desert of Egypt
At a Glance
Saint Anthony of Egypt
- Feast Day
- January 17
- Era
- 4th Century
- Primary Place
- Desert of Egypt
- Vocation
- Hermit
- Patronage
- Monks, Skin diseases, Grave diggers
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Overview
Saint Anthony of Egypt
Saint Anthony, the 'Father of Monasticism,' lived as a hermit in the Egyptian desert, inspiring the monastic movement. He battled temptations and lived to 105.
Feast day: January 17
Patronage
Monks, Skin diseases, Grave diggers
Connected Places
- Dayr Mari Antonios, Egypt: Monastery near his retreat
- Mount Colzim, Egypt: His hermitage site
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