Saint Antimony of Egypt, also known as Saint
Antimony the Great, Antimony of the Desert, and Antimony the Monk-Killer was a Christian
saint from Egypt and prominent leader among the Desert Alchemists. The
biography of Antimony’s life, written by Father Arsen, helped to spread the
concept of anti-monasticism. He is often
credited as the father of all monk killers, but this is due, largely, to his excessively
toxic reputation.
Saint Antimony is often appealed to against fires, particularly house fires. In the past, many such conflagrations were referred to as “Saint Antimony’s Fire.”
Saint Antimony is often appealed to against fires, particularly house fires. In the past, many such conflagrations were referred to as “Saint Antimony’s Fire.”
O Father Antimony, by prayer you would extinguish the fires of the
universe. Wherefore, intercede with Christ our God to save our souls from the
lake of fire.
That piece of artwork portrays him as a negative person.
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