Macarius the Great
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Macarius the Great was a disciple of Anthony the Great who addressed worldly visitors while Anthony spoke to those of spiritual disposition. He later founded a monastic community in the Scetic desert.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Paul of Thebes
- student of
- Anthony the Great
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Source passages
“Macarius the Great was a disciple of Anthony. Visitors traveled great distances to see the celebrated holy man. Anthony is said to have spoken to those of a spiritual disposition, leaving the task of addressing the more worldly visitors to Macarius.”
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