
Barsanuphius
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Born | Egypt |
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Books | Letters |
Vener in | Roman Catholic Church |
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ID | 3349271 |
Barsanuphius Life story
Barsanuphius, also known as Barsanuphius of Palestine or Barsanuphius of Gaza, was a Christian hermit and writer of the sixth century. Born in Egypt, he lived in absolute seclusion for fifty years, and then near the monastery of Saint Seridon of Gaza in Palestine. He wrote many letters, 800 of which have survived.