Paul of Thebes Saint Paul of Thebes was a monastic and hermit of
the third century who lived in Egypt. He is also known as Abba
Paul the First Hermit and Paul the Theban and the Anchorite. He
was born c, 230 and died January 15, c, 341 (on the 2nd of
Amshir). He had a brother named Pater. After the departure of
their father, St. Paul and Peter divided the inheritance between
them. When his brother took the greater share, Paul's feelings
were hurt by his brother's action. He said to his brother, "Why
don't you give me my rightful share of the inheritance of my
father?" Peter responded, "You are a young man, and I am afraid
that you might squander it. As for me, I will keep it for you."
When they did not agree with each other, they went to the
governor to judge between them. On their way, they saw a funeral
procession. Paul asked one of the mourners about the deceased
man. Paul was told that he was one of the noble and rich people
of the city, and that he left his riches and his wealth behind,
and that they wer