St Ammonas of Egypt
St Ammonas of Egypt, disciple of St Anthony the Great (350)
A disciple of St Anthony the Great and of St Pambo, an anchorite of Scetis who struggled fourteen years against anger; after Anthony's repose he was made a bishop and left letters of spiritual counsel, and at his death Anthony beheld angels bearing his soul aloft.
Feast day
Coming feasts: Tuesday, January 26, 2027
Also commemorated on January 26
Family and disciples
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Questions
- When is the feast day of St Ammonas of Egypt?
- The Orthodox Church commemorates St Ammonas of Egypt on January 26 on the New Calendar and February 8 on the Old Calendar.
- Who else is commemorated on that day?
- The Church also remembers St Paula of Rome; and Xenophon and Mary.
- When is the feast of St Ammonas of Egypt in 2027?
- In 2027, on the New Calendar, it falls on Tuesday, January 26.
In Orthros
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