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Palladius of Galatia

c. 363 – c. 430 · b. Galatia · Bishop of Helenopolis
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Disciple of Evagrius Ponticus and bishop of Helenopolis. Author of the Lausiac History on Egyptian monasticism and the Dialogue on the life of John Chrysostom.

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Who was Palladius of Galatia?
Palladius of Galatia (363–430) — Disciple of Evagrius Ponticus and bishop of Helenopolis. Author of the Lausiac History on Egyptian monasticism and the Dialogue on the life of John Chrysostom.
Who taught Palladius of Galatia?
Evagrius Ponticus.

Sources for biography

  • Palladius, Historia Lausiaca primary
  • Palladius, Dialogus de Vita Joannis Chrysostomi primary

documented connections(2)

  • taught by Evagrius Ponticus
    Palladius lived with Evagrius for nine years in the desert.
    Palladius, Historia Lausiaca 23, 38
  • knew of John Chrysostom
    Palladius wrote the Dialogus on Chrysostom's life.
    Palladius, Dialogus de Vita Joannis Chrysostomi

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