E06774: The Greek Life of Poimen/Poemen (anchorite of the Thebaid, S02601) recounts a number of edifying episodes and sayings of its hero, focusing on his strict refusal to have contacts with his relatives. Of uncertain provenance and date, but probably late antique.
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posted on 2018-10-08, 00:00 authored by erizosLife of Poimen (Poemen) the Anchorite (BHG 1553z)
Summary:
1. Among the great fathers of Egypt, there was also the anchorite Poimen. He and his brothers became hermits. During these years of seclusion, he prayed, fasted, kept vigils, fought demons with prayers and cured diseases.
2-3. Their mother, wishing to see her children, came to visit them in the desert. When she appeared at their monastery, they refused to see her, stating that they would only reunite with her in the Kingdom of God. Realising that her sons had become great ascetics, she returned home thanking God.
4-5. The local governor attempted to visit Poimen, but he refused to see him. Later, the governor arrested Poimen’s nephew. Despite his sister’s pleas for his intercession, Poimen refused to act.
5. Poimen provided spiritual guidance for many people. He and his brother, abba Anub, once saw a woman grieving for her husband, son and brother. Poimen remarked that only a person who had achieved such a profound grief could become a monk.
6. A relative of Poimen brought a boy possessed by an evil spirit to the monastery. Poemen only agreed to come and exorcise the boy after all the monks had prayed on him.
7. Spiritual teachings by Poemen: the monks should keep the door of their mouths closed, not that of their cells; they should kill their passions, not their bodies.
8. Poemen died after a brief illness. He was a model for all ascetics in Egypt and the Thebaid.
Text: Acta Sanctorum .
Summary: Efthymios Rizos.
Summary:
1. Among the great fathers of Egypt, there was also the anchorite Poimen. He and his brothers became hermits. During these years of seclusion, he prayed, fasted, kept vigils, fought demons with prayers and cured diseases.
2-3. Their mother, wishing to see her children, came to visit them in the desert. When she appeared at their monastery, they refused to see her, stating that they would only reunite with her in the Kingdom of God. Realising that her sons had become great ascetics, she returned home thanking God.
4-5. The local governor attempted to visit Poimen, but he refused to see him. Later, the governor arrested Poimen’s nephew. Despite his sister’s pleas for his intercession, Poimen refused to act.
5. Poimen provided spiritual guidance for many people. He and his brother, abba Anub, once saw a woman grieving for her husband, son and brother. Poimen remarked that only a person who had achieved such a profound grief could become a monk.
6. A relative of Poimen brought a boy possessed by an evil spirit to the monastery. Poemen only agreed to come and exorcise the boy after all the monks had prayed on him.
7. Spiritual teachings by Poemen: the monks should keep the door of their mouths closed, not that of their cells; they should kill their passions, not their bodies.
8. Poemen died after a brief illness. He was a model for all ascetics in Egypt and the Thebaid.
Text: Acta Sanctorum .
Summary: Efthymios Rizos.
History
Evidence ID
E06774Saint Name
Poimen, anchorite in the Thebaid : S02601Saint Name in Source
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Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Other saint-related textsLanguage
- Greek
