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Pambo
Egyptian Desert Father
For the South African politician, see Vuyani Pambo.
Pambo of Nitria[note 1] (died c. ) 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.
Pambo was a disciple of Anthony the Great. He lived in the Nitrian Desert where he founded many monasteries. He was renowned for his wisdom, and was consulted by many, including Athanasius, Melania the Elder, and Ammonas of Egypt. He was the spiritual father of several other canonized saints, including Pishoy and John the Dwarf.
Biography
[edit]Much of the biographical information about Pambo is related through Palladius' Lausiac History and briefer mentions by Jerome and Tyrannius Rufinus.[1]
Early monastic life
[edit]Little is known of Pambo's life prior to his becoming a monk and disciple of Anthony.
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