Paphnutius the Bishop

This article is about the 10th-century saint. For other bishops named Paphnutius, see Paphnutius.
Saint

Saint Paphnutius of Thebes
Bishop; Confessor of the Faith
Bornpossibly late 3rd century
Upper Thebaid, Egypt
Died4th century (approx. 356)
Egypt
Venerated inEastern Orthodox Church; Roman Catholic Church; Oriental Orthodox Churches
Feast11 September (Western churches); 11 Pashons (Coptic Orthodox)
AttributesEnforced celibacy decree reversed; lost right eye and had left knee mutilated
PatronageClergy; married clergy

Saint Paphnutius the Bishop is an Egyptian saint from the tenth century AD.

He was initially a monk in the Nitrian Desert. He exerted harsh asceticism and worship, ate dry beans, and fasted for many days in a row. He was later ordained a priest, and remained in the wilderness for 35 years. He was ordained bishop by Pope Philotheos of Alexandria, but remained in his rough asceticism even after his ordination. He remained bishop for 32 years, and departed on 11 Pashons.

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