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Pachomius

American  
[puh-koh-mee-uhs] / pəˈkoʊ mi əs /

noun

  1. Saint, a.d. 292?–348?, Egyptian ascetic: founder of the cenobitical form of monasticism.


Pachomius British  
/ pəˈkəʊmɪəs /

noun

  1. Saint. ?290–346 ad , Egyptian hermit; founder of the first Christian monastery (318). Feast day: May 14 or 15

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It was there that organized monastic life began early in the fourth century under the influence of St. Anthony in northern and Pachomius in southern Egypt.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

Not long after, Pachomius was set free and, seeking out a Christian priest, received Baptism and instruction.

From Saint Athanasius The Father of Orthodoxy by Forbes, F. A. (Frances Alice)

The reputation of the monastery of Tabenna, under St. Pachomius, drew him to this place in disguise, some time before the year 349.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban

St. Pachomius was the first to prepare one.

From History Of Ancient Civilization by Seignobos, Charles

St. Pachomius was the first who imposed a general rule of discipline upon the brethren, gave them a common dress, and set before them the objects to which the religious life was dedicated.

From An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine by Newman, John Henry Cardinal

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