Event Factoid

https://spear-prosop.org/805-109
Event Factoid: John of Ephesus found Thomas and Zota years later in the desert of Mendis by Mar Menas. Thomas's body was frail and sunburnt. He had dedicated his life to fasting, praying, so that by depriving the body he would purify the soul.

Sources:

  • Jean de Ephèse, "Lives of the Eastern Saints I." Patrologia Orientalis vol. 17.1 (1923)., p: 209-210.Link to Zotero Bibliographic RecordLink to Worldcat Bibliographic recordLink to Archive.org Bibliographic record

How to cite:

Katayoun Torabi , https://spear-prosop.org/805-109, in The Lives of the Eastern Saints, edited by Daniel L. Schwartz, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, 2023-10-09-04:00.