Thursday, September 4, 2014

SAINT JONAS OF DEMESKENYANOS


St. Jonas
Jonas of Demeskenyanos
Also known as Jonas the Gardener

Feast day: February 11

Death: 4th century

 Saint Jonas was an Egyptian monk under St. Pachomius at Demeskenyanos Monastery. He served as a gardener for eighty-five years in the desert hermitage  working in this capacity during the day, and at night
plaiting ropes and singing Psalms and was known for his deep piety.

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