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Saint Porphyrius of Gaza

Also known as: Porfirio; Porphyry

Saint

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

26-Feb

Born

Thessalonica, Greece

Died

420 of natural causes

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Porphyrius of Gaza, also known as Porphyry or Porphyrius of Thessalonica, was born into a wealthy family in Thessalonica, Greece. From our understanding of historical documents, not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he came from a privileged background.

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