Cronius of Nitria | |
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Born |
c. 285 Egypt |
Residence | Nitria |
Died |
c. 386 Egypt |
Cronius of Nitria ( c. 285 – c. 386) was an Egyptian Christian monk who lived in Nitria, Lower Egypt. He was one of the Desert Fathers. [1]
Cronius was born about 285 A.D. He first lived in a monastery. Later, he left the monastery to serve as a Greek interpreter for Anthony the Great. Afterwards, Cronius became an anchorite and priest in Nitria. His disciples included Isaac of the Cells. He died around 386 A.D. [2]
Cronius of Nitria | |
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Born |
c. 285 Egypt |
Residence | Nitria |
Died |
c. 386 Egypt |
Cronius of Nitria ( c. 285 – c. 386) was an Egyptian Christian monk who lived in Nitria, Lower Egypt. He was one of the Desert Fathers. [1]
Cronius was born about 285 A.D. He first lived in a monastery. Later, he left the monastery to serve as a Greek interpreter for Anthony the Great. Afterwards, Cronius became an anchorite and priest in Nitria. His disciples included Isaac of the Cells. He died around 386 A.D. [2]