Vitalius the Venerable

Venerable

Спомен јануар 11 · април 22

The Vitalius the Venerable , also Venerable Vitalius of Gaza was a monk who in his later years sought out, in secret, harlots in the city of Alexandria and, praying for their redemption, urged each as individuals to change from their lives of sin . Having admonished them to not reveal his influence on their change in life style, Vitalius was met with scorn by the people for his association with these harlots. He is commemorated on January 11 and April 22 .

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