Saint Porphyrius of Gaza

Saint Porphyry, Bishop, from Pictorial Lives of the SaintsAlso known as

  • Porfirio
  • Porphyry

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Born to wealth. Hermit in the desert of Skete, Egypt. Hermit in Palestine on the bank of the Jordan River. Ordained as a priest in Jerusalem. 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

Died

  • 420 of natural causes

Canonized

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MLA Citation

  • “Saint Porphyrius of Gaza“. CatholicSaints.Info. 20 February 2023. Web. 15 May 2024. <>