Moses of the Syrian Deserts

Venerable Moses of the Syrian Deserts lived in Syria in the fifth century. Imitating Saint John, he settled on a high mountain near the village of Rama. He was a disciple of Saint Polychronius and lived with him. Emulating his elder in everything, he was the very model of an austere ascetic life. He died in Syria in the fifth century. He is commemorated on 23 February (new style; 8 March on the old calendar).