Desert Fathers & Mothers
Antony the Great (251–356)
Father of monks, whose life by Athanasius inspired generations of ascetics.
Antony the Great (251–356) appears in our authors list under Desert Fathers & Mothers, as a saint and monastic. This page links outside sources about Antony the Great.
Saint
Saint (c. 251–357, Wikidata). Vatican News “Saint of the day”: 17 January. Saints & Hagiography
At a glance
Era: Desert Fathers & Mothers (4th century). Saint and monastic.