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Tag: St Porphyry of Gaza
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Porphyry of Gaza
St Porphyry (347 – 420) was born in Thessalonica, Greece. In his early religious life, St Porphyry worked in Palestine and then Jerusalem, committing himself to a routine of prayer and austerity. At the age of 45, St Porphyry was appointed Bishop of Gaza. There he experienced, at first hand, the pagan hostility towards Christians;…
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26th February: St Porphyry
Featured Saint: St Porphyry of Gaza (Approx. 347-420) St Porphyry was born in Thessalonica, Greece. In his early religious life he worked in Palestine and Jerusalem committing himself to a routine of prayer and austerity. He was appointed Bishop of Gaza at the age of 45yrs. There he experienced at first hand the hostility towards…