Cronius of Nitria

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Cronius of Nitria (c.285c.386) was an Egyptian Christian monk who lived in Nitria, Lower Egypt. He was one of the Desert Fathers.[1]

Bornc.285
Egypt
ResidenceNitria
Diedc.386
Egypt
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Cronius of Nitria
Bornc.285
Egypt
ResidenceNitria
Diedc.386
Egypt
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Biography

Cronius was born about 285 A.D. He first lived in a monastery. Later, he left the monastery to serve as a Greek interpreter for Anthony the Great. Afterwards, Cronius became an anchorite and priest in Nitria. His disciples included Isaac of the Cells. He died around 386 A.D.[2]

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