Saint Horsiesius | |
|---|---|
| Born | early 4th century AD Egypt |
| Residence | Sheneset |
| Died | c. 387 Upper Egypt |
| Venerated in | Coptic Orthodox Church |
| Influences | Pachomius the Great |
Horsiesius (also spelled Horsiesios) was a 4th-century Egyptian Christian monk who served as the head of the Pachomian monasteries from 346 to 350 AD, and again from 368 to 387 AD. He is canonized as a saint by the Coptic Orthodox Church.[1]