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Pambo
Egyptian Desert Father
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Feast: 18 July (not on the universal Roman calendar; kept in the Roman Martyrology or local calendars)
Born
350
Died
375
Beatified
—
not needed: before formal processes
Canonised
By tradition
recognised before formal processes began
Who they were
Pambo of Nitria (died c. 390) was a Coptic Desert Father of the fourth century and disciple of Anthony the Great. His feast day is July 18 among the Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, and Catholic churches.
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The miracles
Limited information available on this saint.
Why that counted as sanctity
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Connected on this site
- Ammonius Saint Pupil
- Anthony the Great Saint Teacher“390) was a Coptic Desert Father of the fourth century and disciple of Anthony the Great.” — Wikipedia
- John the Dwarf Saint Pupil“He was the spiritual father of several other canonized saints, including Pishoy and John the Dwarf.” — Wikipedia
- Melania the Elder Saint“He was renowned for his wisdom, and was consulted by many, including Athanasius, Melania the Elder, and Ammonas of Egypt.” — Wikipedia