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Raised in a pious family during the time of the Great Schism; Anthony's
loyalties lay with the Orthodox Church. He gave away his goods, and became
a hermit monk. Lived on a rock surrounded by the sea for fourteen months.
The rock then broke loose and floated across the waters to Novgorod in
Russia. Archbishop Nikita welcomed Anthony as a holy man, and helped him
build a church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Anthony attracted
students, a monastery grew up around the church, and Anthony served as its
abbot. Miracle worker.
Born
1086 in Rome, Italy
Died
1148 in Novgorod, Russia of natural causes
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