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Dorotheos of Gaza (505–565)

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Image credit: Saint Dorotheus of Gaza / Anonymous painting of St. Dorotheus of Gaza, from Mount Saint Dionysius, Mount Athos, 1547.

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Dorotheus of Gaza
Abba Dorotheus
Abba Dorotheus
Dorotheus the Hermit of Kemet
Fødselsdato
505
Dødsdag
565
Køn
male
Bopæl
Gaza
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Monk
Abbot
Relationer
John the Prophet, Saint (teacher)
Organisationer
Roman Catholic Church
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Dorotheus of Gaza (505-565 or 620, alternative spelling Dorotheos) or Abba Dorotheus, was a Christian monk and abbot. He joined the monastery Abba Serid (or Abba Sveridus) near Gaza through the influence of elders Barsanuphius and John. Around 540 he founded his own monastery nearby and became abbot there.

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One of the best books I've read for giving spiritual instruction by means of sayings and thoughts. Also, his life and how he lived it as an ascetic monk in the Egyptian desert environment is helpful to a hermit. Am grateful to have this volume.
 
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