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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. See factoid page


the monk who stole was ashamed, and left everything he stole, and went to the desert of Mendia, to the convent of Andrew , near the monastery of holy Mar Menas . See factoid page


Susan heard of a place beyond the House of Mars Menas and directed her steps there. See factoid page


A tower was erected in Mars Menas for protection, in which the women who followed Susan dwelt and made a living from the labor of their hands. See factoid page


Residence:

Susan resided near the House of Mars Menas. See factoid page

Anonymi 3662 resided near the House of Mars Menas. See factoid page

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“Place Page for ,” in SPEAR: Syriac Persons Events and Relations, general editor Daniel L. Schwartz, $nav-base/aggregate/place/2819.html, 2023-10-10T10:18:02.007-04:00.

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