Vendemianus of Bithynia

Vendemianus the Hermit of Bithynia (died c.512) was a solitary monk of the early sixth century.[1]

Vendemianus (Bendemianus) was a disciple of St. Auxentius and became known for his holiness of life and gift of healing. He dwelt for more than forty years on a mountain cliff near the hermitage of Auxentius in the region of Chalcedon in Asia Minor.[1][2]

Vendemianus the Hermit of Bithynia is commemorated on 1 February in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches.[1][3]

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References

  1. ^ a b c "Venerable Vendemianus the Hermit of Bithynia". Orthodox Church of America. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  2. ^ "Saint Bendemianus: the Hermit of Mount Saint Auxentios". John Sanidopoulos. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  3. ^ "Daily Readings 2008" (PDF). Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Retrieved November 20, 2025.


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