Saint
Alonius
A saint commemorated in the Greek Orthodox calendar.
- Era
- unknown
Life
Holy Venerable Alonius was a renowned ascetic of his time, of the first Christian centuries, who lived in the desert. He is also called "Abba Alonius", that is, abbot of a monastery. The end of his life was peaceful and at an advanced age. No further details of his life survive, only a few sayings, written down in the Evergetinos. He is commemorated on 4 June.