Theodore of Pherme | |
|---|---|
| Born | Egypt |
| Residence | Scetes |
| Died | Egypt |
Theodore of Pherme was an Egyptian Christian monk who lived in the desert ofScetes inLower Egypt during the 4th century.[1] He was one of theDesert Fathers.[2]
Theodore was a monk atScetis and may have been trained byMacarius the Great andPambo. Once he was deaconized but refused the position out of humility, and wanted to live in solitude instead.[1] Theodore later moved toPherme after Scetis was sacked by barbarians in 408 A.D.[1]
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