Benjamin of Nitria is a 5th-century ascetic hermit who was martyred in 424 AD under the order of the Persian King, Varanes V.[1] He is considered to be one of the first Orthodox hermits in Egyptian Lands. He is also considered to be a “Physician” gifted the power of Healing, according to Legend anyone he would touch would be healed immediately.[2]
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