Dorotheus of Gaza

Saint

Dorotheus of Gaza
Anonymous painting of St. Dorotheus of Gaza, from Mount Saint Dionysius, Mount Athos, 1547
Monk and Abbot
Bornc. 505
Diedc. 565
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast18 June (Orthodox); 5 June (Roman Catholic)
InfluencesBarsanuphius, John the Prophet, Seridus of Gaza
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Dorotheus of Gaza (Greek: Δωρόθεος τῆς Γάζης Dorotheos tes Gazes; 505 – 565 or 620,[1]) or Abba Dorotheus, was a Christian monk and abbot.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Abba Dorotheus". Orthodox Photos.