Saint Pachomius

Pachomius, also known as Saint Pachomius the Great (c. 292 – 9 May 348 AD), is generally recognized as the founder of Christian cenobitic monasticism. His name is recorded in the Vita Pachumii as Pachumius. Coptic churches celebrate his feast day on 9 May, while Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches mark it on 15 May or 28 May....