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Pambo the Hermit of Egypt
Venerable Pambo the Hermit of Egypt
New Calendar July 18 Old Calendar July 31
Why they are a saint
Abba Pambo was a contemporary of St Anthony the Great and one of the greatest of the Desert Fathers. The Orthodox Church commemorates Pambo the Hermit of Egypt on July 18.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Pambo the Hermit of Egypt as a patron when they bear the name Pambo at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on July 18. As a monastic, he is also asked for help in prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Prayer
O holy Pambo the Hermit of Egypt, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.