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'''Saint Pambo''' (also known as '''Pemwah''' and '''Bemwah''') ( - [[375]]) is an [[Egyptian]] [[Desert Fathers|Desert Father]] of the fourth century.
Saint '''Pambo''' (also known as '''Pemwah''' and '''Bemwah''') ( - [[375]]) is an [[Egyptian]] [[Desert Fathers|Desert Father]] of the fourth century.





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Saint Pambo (also known as Pemwah and Bemwah) ( - 375) is an Egyptian Desert Father of the fourth century.


Life

Pambo was a disciple of Saint Anthony the Great. He lived in the Nitrian Desert where he founded many monasteries. He was renowned for his wisdom, and was consulted by many, including Saint Athanasius, Saint Melania the Elder, and Saint Rufinus. He was also the spiritual father of many saints, including Saint Pishoy and Saint John the Dwarf.


Departure

He departed on 18 July 375 after a short illness.