Saint Athanasius of Nicomedia
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
February 22
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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.