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Events
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
Susan found the cave in the desert near the village of Mendis and went into it without telling anyone. She went without food and water for several days. See factoid page
Mare and his men found an old man who sold utensils for a living in the village of Mendis. He lived in a community of other religious exiles. Stephen and Thomas asked the man to lead them to the exiles. See factoid page
Thomas, endeavored to live as an ascetic in the pit near the village of Mendis, but everyone who heard of his plans laughed at him because he had such a privileged upbringing. He was a patrician who had his own estate and slaves and he was the descendent of the great patrician, Ishakuni Bar Brʿy. See factoid page
Personal Names:
The blessed Syrians, who fled from those who supported the Council of Chalcedon to the village named Mendis at a later time. See factoid page
A certain blessed man who lived in a cave near the village of Mendis See factoid page
An old man who sold utensils and lived in exile in Mendis. See factoid page
The men and women who lived in exile in Mendis See factoid page
Residence:
Anonymous 3663 dwelled in a cave near the village of Mendis. See factoid page
Anonymous 3603 resided near the village of Mendis. See factoid page
Anonymi 3604 resided in exile near the village of Mendis. See factoid page