Saint Porphyrius of Gaza Biography
Saint Porphyrius of Gaza Profile. Born: Late 4th Century in Greece, Europe. Worked in Jerusalem, Palestine. Died: 420 AD in N/A. Feast Day is celebrated on February 26.
St. Porphyrius of Gaza Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | Late 4th Century |
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| Country of Birth | Greece in Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Priests |
| Profession | Missionary |
| Place of Work | Jerusalem, Palestine |
| Date of Death | 420 AD |
| Place of Death | N/A |
| Feast Day | February 26 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | N/A |
St. Porphyrius of Gaza Biography
St. Porphyrius of Gaza was born to a wealthy family. He then chose to live as a hermit in the desert of Skete, Egypt. Porphyrius relocated to Palestine om the bank of Jordan river. He was later ordained as a priest in Jerusalem and later a reluctant bishop of Gaza. Porphyrius converted almost all of his diocese and eliminated paganism,
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