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TL;DR
- Saint Anthony the Great lived to be 105 years old.
- He was born around 250 AD near Heraclea.
- After his parents' death, he gave away his inheritance and became an ascetic at age 20.
- He spent 20 years in the desert near the Red Sea, devoted to prayer and contemplation.
- His teachings attracted many disciples and followers.
- He advised learned individuals like Saint Athanasius the Great.
- He once confounded Greek philosophers with his wisdom.
- The Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Anthony the Great.