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Saint Athanasius of Nicomedia

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

22-Feb

Born

Constantinople

Died

C.818

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

Saint Athanasius of Nicomedia was born in Constantinople to a wealthy family. Despite his affluent upbringing, he chose to embrace a life of poverty and solitude as a hermit. He dedicated himself fully to a life of prayer and contemplation, seeking a closer relationship with God.


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