Agathon of Scetis
Abba Agathon was an Egyptian Orthodox Christian monk and saint who lived around the 4th century in Scetis, Lower Egypt and was known for his meekness and discernment. He was a disciple of Abba Lot and Abba Poemen and a contemporary of notable Desert Fathers Amun, Macarius, Joseph and Peter. He is venerated as a saint in the Orthodox Church on March 2. Agathon was one of the Desert Fathers.
Agathon of Egypt | |
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| Born | c. 4th century Egypt |
| Residence | Scetes |
| Died | c. 435 AD Egypt |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Catholic Church |
| Feast | March 2 (Greek calendar Jan 8) |
| Influences | Poemen |
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