A portrait of St. Onuphrius
St. Onuphrius
c. 4th century – c. 400
Feast
June 12 · IV c.
Patron of
Hermits · Weavers · Monks
Order
Hermit
Egyptian hermit (4th century, d. c. 400), monk of Hermopolis in Upper Egypt who withdrew into the inner desert as a solitary for some seventy years; subject of one of the most popular hermit-vitae of the medieval West (Paphnutius's narrative). Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 4th century · Died: c. 400 · From: Egypt.
Patronage
St. Onuphrius is invoked as the patron of hermits, weavers, monks. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Onuphrius, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.