St Serapion the Sindonite was a monk in Egypt born in the 3rd century AD and died in 356 AD. He was one of those monks who gave rise to the great monasticism in the wilderness of Egypt. We celebrate his feast day on May 21 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Serapion the Sindonite Biography |
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Date of Birth | 3rd century AD |
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Country of Birth | Egypt in Africa |
Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Monks |
Profession | Monk |
Place of Work | Egypt |
Date of Death | 356 AD |
Place of Death | Egypt |
Feast Day | May 21 |
Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Serapion the Sindonite was a desert monk whose, dedication to the ascetic life was a role model to many at the beginning of the monastic movement.
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