Benjamin of Nitria is a 5th-century ascetic hermit who was martyred in 424 AD under the order of the Persian King, Varanes V. He is considered to be one of the first Orthodox hermits in Egyptian Lands. He is also considered to be a “

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” gifted the power of Healing, according to Legend anyone he would touch would be healed immediately.

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