Feast Day: March 7th


The Life of Saint Paul: “Since I want to be a Monk,” said Paul, “that’s enough for me too, then.”…

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Prayers

Saint Paul the Simple Pray to God for us.


“The thrice-blessed Paul the Simple was a clear example for us, for he was the rule and type of blessed simplicity….” – Saint John of Sinai

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When they brought a possessed youth to Saint Anthony, he guided the afflicted one to Saint Paul saying,
“This is not a task for me. I have not yet been given the Grace to deal with this very powerful type of demon. Paul the Simple has the gift of dealing with this one.” Saint Paul expelled the demon by his simplicity and humility.


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