Anthony the Great, Pachomius, Macarius, Amma Syncletica Established monastic ideals: solitude, contemplation, asceticism, influencing global monastic traditions Monastic Revival ...

January 19, according to the new style, is the day of St. Macarius of Egypt. He is one of the most revered figures in the history of Christian monasticism. Macarius was born around 300 in Egypt. ...

On January 19 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Makarios the Great. On January 19 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Makarios the Great. Saint ...

Saint Macarius the Great of Egypt was born in the early fourth century in the village of Ptinapor in Egypt. At the wish of his parents, he entered into marriage but was soon widowed. After he buried ...

St Macarius was a disciple of St Anthony the Great, who founded Christian monasticism. Within the monastery are seven churches, with three situated inside and four atop the fortress.

In the “Golden Legend” of Blessed Santiago de la Vorágine it says that one day St. Macarius the Abbot, a great demon-fighter, found a skull. The saint, after praying to God, ...

In the Golden Legend of Blessed Santiago de la Vorágine it says that one day St. Macarius the Abbot, a great demon-fighter, found a skull. The saint, after praying to God, asked who the skull ...

So why didn't Alexander the Great try to conquer Italy? The answer may be that he died before he got the chance. The king of Macedonia ruled from 336 B.C. to 323 B.C., when he died of an unknown ...

We’d give the Queensland Reds under 16s team an A on its end of season report card as the Super Rugby U16 and U19 competition hits the finish line after another stellar year.