Barsanuphius Of Palestine
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| Born | Egypt |
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| Major shrine | Oria |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | |
| Feast | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Books | Barsanuphius and John: Letters |
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| ID | 749323 |
Barsanuphius Of Palestine Life story
Barsanuphius of Palestine, also known as Barsanuphius of Gaza, was a hermit 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.
