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The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity


from its origins to circa AD 700, across the entire Christian world


Name

Poimen, anchorite in the Thebaid

Saint ID

S02601

Number in BH

BHG 1553z-1555d

Gender
Male
Type of Saint
Ascetics/monks/nuns
Related Evidence Records
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E06774The Greek Life of Poimen/Poemen (anchorite of the Thebaid, S02601) recounts a number of edifying episodes and sayings of its hero, focusing on his strict refusal to have contacts with his relatives. Of uncertain provenance and date, but probably late antique.