Saints celebrated on the 8th of May
Saint Paphnutius (commemorated on May 8), anchorite in the Thebais, was a contemporary and friend of Saint Anthony (Antony). He is listed in the works of Migne*, Butler* and others.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints)
*A hagiography source used by the authors
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Paphnutius may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org
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