May 9: saint of the day, name day


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The Saint of the day 9 May is San Pacomio, which name day is celebrated and other saints who are celebrated on this date.


San Pacomio

Born in 287 in the northern part of Egypt, Pachomius forcedly entered the imperial army when he was twenty-one years old and was imprisoned together with his companions near Thebes.

Taking advantage of the evening hours to have the protection of the dark, a group of Christians brought them something to eat and this generous gesture deeply affected Pacomio, who asked them what pushed them to perform such an altruistic action.


They promptly replied that he was "the God of heaven", then that night Pachomius began to pray to the God to whom the Christians referred, to free him from the chains, in exchange he promised that he would be converted, immediately putting himself at his service.

God fulfilled his wish and, as soon as he was released, Pacomio put into practice the vow he made, joining a Christian community present in a village located in the south of the country, today's Kasr es Sayad, where he received the indispensable catechesis to be able to be baptized.

For a certain period he led a life as an ascetic, lending his work to the service of the local population, then he put himself for the next seven years under the spiritual direction of the old friar Palamone.


During a retreat in the desert, he heard a supernatural voice that invited him to establish his home in that place, to which a multitude of disciples would soon arrive.

When Pacomio died, there were nine male convents, to which was added a female one.

It was never known where San Pacomio was buried after his death.


Other saints and celebrations of 9 May

  • San Beato
  • Hermit and apostle of Switzerland

  • San Dionigi di Vienne
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