Saint Porphyrius
- Memorial
- 26 February
- Profile
- Born to wealth.
Hermit in the desert of Skete, Egypt.
Hermit in Palestine on the bank of the Jordan River.
Reluctant bishop of Gaza, he took to this assignment with great zeal and devotion.
He converted almost all of his diocese, and nearly eliminated paganism in it.
- Born
- Greek
- Died
- 420
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
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