macarius of egypt 300-391 was a coptic christian monk and hermit. he is also known as macarius the elder or macarius the great

alexandria alexandrian also antioch antiquity apologists apostle ascetic became bishop born cappadocia catacombs cathedral catholicism christ christian christianity church communion coptic cross crucifix death died doctrine dogma ecumenical egypt elder emperor empire execution family fathers god gospel greatn greece hermit isidore jerusalem jews known macarius manuscript martyr miracle monk orthodoxy patriarch patristics pelusium persecution philosopher pope prominent prophet protestantism resurrection rome saint scripture teachers theology tradition vector