Saint Pachomius (348) May 9, 2000 The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary He was one of the greatest Fathers of the Desert. He built several monasteries in Egypt and was the first to write a rule for monastic life. Saint Pachomius was given instructions by an angel. Coptic Icon of Saint Pachomius (source) Share this:TweetWhatsAppShare on TumblrTelegramPocketLike this:Like Loading... Related