Saints Anthony and Paul by Diego Velasquez

Saints Anthony and Paul by Diego Velasquez

St. Anthony the Great or Abbot Anthony, he is from Upper Egypt. After the death of his parents, Antony retired to the desert.

Paul the Hermit, or Paul of Theban, the first Egyptian desert, who dwelt in the environs of Thebes.

Both Christian saints are known as great hermits. Although they are both from wealthy families, they both left their father’s house to lead a lonely and charitable life.

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