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Venerable

Peter of Egypt

Venerable monk of Egypt, venerated in the Orthodox calendar.

Feast
January 27old style February 9
Era
unknown

Life

Saint Peter of Egypt, who died around the year 400, was a disciple of Saint Lot and departed to the Lord in peace. The Azbyka page gives no other facts about his life.

He is commemorated on 9 February, according to the Greek tradition, in the new style. He is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Commemorated the same day January 27