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Venerable Theodore the Sanctified, disciple of Venerable Pachomius the Great - Orthodox Church in America
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Venerable Theodore the Sanctified, disciple of Venerable Pachomius the Great - Orthodox Church in America

Saint Theodore was called “Sanctified” because he was the first in his monastery ordained to the priesthood. Saint Theodore came from Egypt and was the son of rich and illustrious Christian parents. The yearning for monastic life appeared