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Orosius
Orosius the historian wrote an ecclesiastical history.
Pachomius - Christian Saint Pachomius
Pachomius was a Christian saint credited with founding cenobitism.
Paul of Tarsus - Saul
Paul, a Pharisee and tent-maker, was on his way to Damascus to continue his mission of stamping out converts to the new Jewish sect of Christians when he experienced a vision of Jesus, which he describes in Acts 9:1 – 9. From then on he became a missionary, spreading the message of Christianity.
Nestorius - Patriarch and Heretic
Nestorius was a patriarch associated with the heresy called Nestorian.
Saint Nicholas
St. Nicholas is a legendary figure connected with Christmas gift-givers like Santa Klaus.

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