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In 270 he took the words of scripture “…sell what you have, give to the poor, and come follow me” seriously and became a monk in the desert of Egypt. | Antony of Egypt |
A fourth century Monk who developed a rule of life stressing simple living to guide monastic community life. | Basil |
A fourth century monk who translated the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures into Latin thus producing the Latin Vulgate. | Jerome |
When the people proclaimed him bishop, he was baptized, confirmed, given the Eucharist, and ordained bishop. | Ambrose |
After reading the bible, he converted and was baptized by Ambrose. After a search for meaning in life he said, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You” | Augustine |
Pontifex Maximus or "Supreme Pontiff" who negotiated peace with Attila the Hun. | Leo the Great |
20th C Monk who wrote "Seven Story Mountain", a story about his conversion. | Thomas Merton |
Pagan king who converted to Christianity. The barbarian Franks converted with him. | Clovis |