Theodorus of Egypt
Theodorus of Egypt | |
|---|---|
| Born | N/A |
| Died | ~340 AD Egypt |
| Honored in | Catholic Church, Coptic Church, Eastern 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 a disciple of Saint Amun and one of the first desert fathers in the Nile area.[1] Athanasius of Alexandria and Saint Gregory the Great mention him in their writings.[2]
His feast day in the Catholic Church is on 7 January.
References
- ↑ "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.
