Gelasius of Nilopolis

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Gelasius of Nilopolis
Born Egypt
Residence Nilopolis
Died Egypt
Venerated inEastern Orthodox churches
Feast December 31

Gelasius of Nilopolis was an Egyptian Christian abbot who lived during the 5th century. He was one of the Desert Fathers and served as an abbot in Nilopolis during the mid-5th century. [1]

Gelasius was a strong supporter of Juvenal of Jerusalem and adhered to the Council of Chalcedon. [1]

Gelasius of Nilopolis is venerated as a saint by Eastern Orthodox churches. His feast day is December 31. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Ward, Benedicta (1984). The sayings of the Desert Fathers: the alphabetical collection. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications. ISBN   0-87907-959-2.
  2. "Saints-Names-G-1". Tyoos. Retrieved 2021-11-15.