Theodorus of Egypt
Theodorus of Egypt | |
|---|---|
| Born | N/A |
| Died | ~340 AD. Egypt |
| Honored in | Catholic Church, Coptic Church, Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 7 January |
Theodorus of Egypt (died ~340) was a Coptic Christian monk and hermit who lived in the time of emperor Constantine the Great. Very little is known of his life. He was the disciple of Saint Amun and one of the first desert fathers in the Nile area.[1] Athanasius of Alexandria and Saint Gregory the Great mentions him in their writings.[2]
His feast day in the Chatholic Church is on 7 January.
References
[edit]- ^ "Saint Theodore of Egypt - Saint of the Day - January 7". Catholic Daily Readings. 2019-04-26. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ "Saint Theodore of Egypt". CatholicSaints.Info. 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
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