Bessarion | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roman Egypt |
| Residence | Scetes or Nitria |
| Died | Roman Egypt |
| Feast | June 6 and 17 |
Bessarion of Egypt, also known as Bessarion of Scetis or Bessarion the Great (4th century – 5th century) was an Egyptian Christian monk who lived around the 4th to 5th century in Egypt, wandering in the Nitrian Desert.[1][2]
As a Desert Father, he is venerated as a saint by the Coptic Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox Churches, which commemorate him on June 6 and 17, respectively.