Saint Paul of Latros

Saint Paul of Latros, also known as Paul of Mount Latros, was born in Pergamos, Asia Minor, to a Byzantine army officer and his wife. Tragedy struck at a young age when his father died in battle, leaving Paul and his brother Basil without a father figure. Following their mother's passing, the two brothers decided to dedicate their lives to God and became monks at the monastery on Mount Olympus, Greece.