Cronius of Nitria
Cronius of Nitria ( – ) was an Egyptian Christian monk who lived in Nitria, Lower Egypt. He was one of the Desert Fathers. Biography
Cronius was born about 285 A.D. He first lived in a monastery. Later, he left the monastery to serve as a Greek interpreter for Anthony the Great. Afterwards, Cronius became an anchorite and priest in Nitria. His disciples included Isaac of the Cells. He died around 386 A.D.

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285 births
386 deaths
Egyptian Christian monks
Saints from Roman Egypt
Coptic Orthodox saints
Desert Fathers