Author:Anthony the Great

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Anthony the Great
(251 – c. 357)

Christian monk from Egypt, revered since his death as a saint. He is distinguished from other saints named Anthony by various epithets: Anthony the Great, Anthony of Egypt, Anthony the Abbot, Anthony of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite, and Anthony of Thebes; also known as the Father of All Monks

The magnificent work was in the church of Zoodochos Pigi in the Kimolos island (Cyclades). It was donated in 1904 by the owner of the church, Emmanuel Androulakakis, to the collection of the Christian Archaeological Society, which has been the core of the collection of the Byzantine & Christian Museum. Chronology: 2nd half 16th century.

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Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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