Antonius Magnus
Eventa vitae
- tonsured — 269
After hearing Matthew 19:21, distributed inheritance and began ascetic life in his village.
- other — 285
Retreated to abandoned Roman fort at Pispir for 20 years of solitary prayer; disciples gathered outside — beginning of organized Christian monasticism.
- pilgrimage — 311
Traveled to Alexandria during the Diocletianic persecution to encourage martyrs; offered himself for martyrdom but was spared.
- other — 313
Withdrew to the "Inner Mountain" near the Red Sea for final decades; site is now the Monastery of St Anthony.
- pilgrimage — 338
Visited Alexandria at Athanasius's invitation to preach against Arianism.
- died — 356
Died in his cave at the Inner Mountain. Per his instructions, burial place kept secret to prevent relic cult.
Relationes
- teacher_of → Athanasius Magnus (likely)