In the Thebaid of Egypt lived the venerable Or, who founded many monasteries and instructed up to a thousand monks. He led a strict ascetic life, feeding only on greens and roots, and devoted most of his time to prayer. An angel appeared to him, predicting that he would become the father of many and would not lack for the necessities of life.
The venerable Or built a monastery, planted a grove for the brethren, and despite his austere life, became known for his healings and gift of foresight. He shared spiritual teachings with the monks and recounted his visions, strengthening them in faith.
Once, on the feast of the Resurrection of Christ, he spent three days in prayer under the open sky, forgetting about the feast, and explained to his disciple that the true feast consists in drawing closer to God.
The venerable Or knew the life of each monk and reproached them for their secret sins, which inspired fear and respect for him. He guided many people on the path of salvation and departed to the Lord, being numbered among the ranks of the great venerable fathers.
