Gelasius of Nilopolis

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Gelasius of Nilopolis (died c. 5th century AD) was an Egyptian Christian abbot who lived during the 5th century. His feast day is on 31 December. 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 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.[2]

References

  1. 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. 2."Saints-Names-G-1". Tyoos. Retrieved 2021-11-15.