Place

Scetis

Today: Wadi El Natrun

3 saints associated

Saint Bessarion the Solitary of Scetis

• 4th century

A solitary of the Scetis desert in the 4th century, Bessarion was distinguished by his radical humility and charity, liv…

Feast: August 27th • 5th century

A 5th-century Egyptian abbot, Saint Poemen lived a life of rigorous austerity between the deserts of Scetis and Terenuth…

Feast: February 26th • 5th century

Born in Thessalonica, Porphyrius became Bishop of Gaza after a life of asceticism in Egypt and Palestine. He fought with…

Which saints are connected to Scetis?

Saints associated with Scetis: Saint Bessarion the Solitary of Scetis, Saint Pimen (the Shepherd) and Saint Porphyrius of Gaza.

Where is Scetis located today?

Scetis corresponds today to Wadi El Natrun.