Pachomius, Saint

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• Pachomius, Saint — ▪ Egyptian monk born c. 290, probably in Upper Egypt died 346, feast day May 9       founder of Christian cenobitic (communal) monasticism, whose rule (book of observances) for monks is the earliest extant.       Of Egyptian origin, Pachomius… …   Universalium

• Pachomius (disambiguation) — Pachomius may refer to:* Saint Pachomius (ca. 292 – 348), also known as Abba Pachomius and Pakhom, founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism * Pachomius the Serb (Пахомий Серб, also known as Pachomius Logothete), fifteenth century hagiographer… …   Wikipedia

• Pachomius the Serb — (Пахомий Серб, also known as Pachomius Logothete) was a fifteenth century hagiographer in the employ of the Russian Orthodox Church, most notably the archbishops of Novgorod, the Troitse Sergiyeva Lavra, and the grand princely and metropolitan… …   Wikipedia

• Saint Theodore — can refer to a person, place, church, or school:*Theodore of Amasea, or of Tyre, the Tyro , the Recruit , a 4th century military saint and martyr *Theodore of Euphraita, or of Heraclea , or Stratelates ( the General ). Another 4th century… …   Wikipedia

• Pachomius — For other uses, see Pachomius (disambiguation). Saint Pakhom Father of Spiritual Communal Monastic Life …   Wikipedia

• Pachomius — (c. 290–346)    Saint and Order Founder.    Little certain is known of the life of Pachomius. He was born into a pagan family in Egypt, but was converted to Christianity after serving for a time as a soldier. In c. 320 he settled in Tabennisi and …   Who’s Who in Christianity

• Pachomius — Pachomian, adj., n. /peuh koh mee euhs/, n. Saint, A.D. 292? 348?, Egyptian ascetic: founder of the cenobitical form of monasticism. * * * …   Universalium

• Pachomius — (292–346 AD)    Egyptian Christian monk and saint. He was born in Upper Egypt and later served in the Roman army in Egypt. Upon leaving the army, he settled at the village of Shenest in Middle Egypt and converted to Christianity, becoming an… …   Ancient Egypt

• Pachomius — Pachomian, adj., n. /peuh koh mee euhs/, n. Saint, A.D. 292? 348?, Egyptian ascetic: founder of the cenobitical form of monasticism …   Useful english dictionary

• Rule of Saint Benedict — The Rule of Saint Benedict ( Regula Benedicti ) is a book of precepts written by St. Benedict of Nursia for monks living in community under the authority of an abbot. Since about the 7th century it has also been adopted by communities of women.… …   Wikipedia