Theodore of Enaton

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Theodore of Enaton
BornEgypt
ResidenceEnaton
DiedEgypt
Venerated inEastern Orthodox Church
FeastNovember 17

Theodore of Enaton was an Egyptian Christian monk who lived in the monastery of Enaton in Lower Egypt during the 4th century. He was one of the Desert Fathers. Theodore of Enaton was a disciple of Abba Amoun and was also a companion of Abba Or.[1]

In 308 A.D., Theodore went to live as a monk in Enaton.[1]

His feast day is November 17.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Ward, Benedicta (1984). The sayings of the Desert Fathers: the alphabetical collection. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications. ISBN 0-87907-959-2.
  2. ^ "The Sayings of Abba Longinus". Orthodox Christianity Then and Now. 2004-02-27. Retrieved 2021-11-15.