Pachomius the Great
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Pachomius, also known as Saint Pachomius the Great, is generally recognized as the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. Coptic churches celebrate his feast day on 9 May, and Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches mark his feast on 15... Wikipedia
Born: 292 AD, Thebaid
Died: May 9, 348 AD (age 56 years)
Siblings: John
Feast: 9 May; 14 Pashons (Coptic Orthodox); 15 May (Roman Catholic Benedictines, Orthodox, Anglican)
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