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Antonius

Greek monk, disciple of the Syriac ascetic saint Simeon Stylites

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Antonius was a Byzantine clergyman and hagiographer.

Antonius was a Greek monk, and a disciple of the Syriac ascetic saint Simeon Stylites. He lived around the year 460 AD.

Antonius wrote a life of his master Simeon, whom he knew closely. It was written in Greek, and the theologian Leo Allatius claims that he saw a Greek manuscript of it; but the only edition which we know to have been published is a Latin translation in Bolland's Act. Sanctor. i. p. 264. Theologian Gerardus Vossius, who knew only the Latin translation, was doubtful whether he should consider Antonius as a Latin or a Greek historian.

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Important facts

Occupation
Clergyman, hagiographer
Nationality
Also known as
Antonius monk, Antonius Hagiographus

Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonius?

Greek monk, disciple of the Syriac ascetic saint Simeon Stylites

What was Antonius's occupation?

Antonius was a clergyman and hagiographer.

What nationality was Antonius?

Antonius was Byzantine.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Antonius

Β· Wikidata: Q772744

Β· DBpedia: Antonius (monk)

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