Pachomius biography books

Pachomian: The Life of

Saint Pachomius, one of the Desert Fathers and founder of Christian cenobitic (communal) monasticism, whose rule (book of observances) for monks is the earliest extant. Learn about his life and legacy.

This biography of Saint Pachomius Pachomius (/ p ə ˈ k oʊ m i ə s /; Greek: Παχώμιος Pakhomios; Coptic: Ⲡⲁϧⲱⲙ; c. – 9 May AD), also known as Saint Pachomius the Great, is generally recognized as the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. [1].

Pachomius was the founder Pachomius, Saint, Christian saints -- Egypt -- Biography, Monasticism and religious orders -- Egypt, Monasticism and religious orders -- History -- Early church, ca. , Monnikenwezen, Christian saints, Monasticism and religious orders, Monasticism and religious orders -- Early church, Egypt Publisher Kalamazoo, Mich.: Cistercian Publications.

Their names are written in The Life of Saint Pachomius [c - Feast Day May ] by Abbot of Tabennisi an unknown Greek Author Translated into Latin from the Greek by Dionysius Exiguus, Abbot of Rome. [A Scythian monk who lived in Rome c – ‘Exiguus’ was the name he gave himself. It carries the meaning of ‘small, poor, unimportant’].

Pachomius, also known as Saint Pachomius This biography of Saint Pachomius is constructed here from the various Coptic, Greek, and Arabic lives of the saint, together with historical sources of the Church in the fourth century. The Feast Day of Saint Pachomius is the fourteenth of Bashan in the Coptic calendar (May 22).

The Life of Saint Pachomius Ask the publishers to restore access to ,+ books. Close banner. The life and teaching of Pachomius. Publication date Topics Pachomius, Saint, ca

The Rule of Pachomius and The Life of Pachomius by Agpostolos N. Athanassakis, , Published by Scholars Press for the Society of Biblical Literature edition, in English.

Pachomius also known as Pachomius was the founder of the first organized monasteries in Upper Egypt. He was admired, and many monasteries founded themselves based on his teachings and his way of ordering life within the monastery. This collection includes some of his stories, sermons, and his rules for living in community.