About Theodor of Egypt
Theodor of Egypt was a monk.
Theodorus of Egypt (died ~340) was a Coptic Christian monk and hermit who lived in the time of emperor Constantine the Great. Very little is known of his life. He was a disciple of Saint Amun and one of the first desert fathers in the Nile area. Athanasius of Alexandria and Saint Gregory the Great mention him in their writings.
His feast day in the Catholic Church is on 7 January.
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Who was Theodor of Egypt?
4th-century Coptic monk and hermit
When did Theodor of Egypt die?
Theodor of Egypt died in 340.
What was Theodor of Egypt's occupation?
Theodor of Egypt was a monk.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Theodor of Egypt
· DBpedia: Theodorus of Egypt
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Theodor of Egypt. https://biography.guide/theodor-of-egypt/
MLA: "Theodor of Egypt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/theodor-of-egypt/.
Chicago: "Theodor of Egypt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/theodor-of-egypt/.
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