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Venerable John Andrew, Heraclemon, and Theophilus of Egypt

Also known as John · Andrew · Heraclemon · Theophilus

Four hermits of the Egyptian desert, met in the tradition surrounding Sts Onuphrius and Paphnutius, who shared one life of stillness and prayer.

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Named group commemorated as one. Also commemorated Dec 2.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints