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The Desert Fathers' Impossible Asceticism - Orthodox (Philippians 4:13) - Illustration on Desert Fathers | IllustrateTheWord

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The Desert Fathers' Impossible Asceticism - Orthodox (Philippians 4:13)

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The Desert Fathers lived in Egypt's wilderness for decades—fasting, praying, battling demons. Anthony spent over 80 years in the desert, dying at 105. How did he survive conditions that would kill most people?

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