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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