St. Paphnutius was from Egypt. He was with St. Anthony for many years in the desert and then became Bishop of Upper Thebaid. He was tortured by the Emperor Maximinus and then sent to work in the mines. He defended the Catholic faith against the Arian heresy. He participated in the 1st Council of Nicea in 325. The year of his death is unknown. Catholic faith against the Arian heresy. He participated in the 1st Council of Nicea in 325. The year of Catholic faith against the Arian heresy. He participated in the 1st Council of Nicea in 325. The year of
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