In the land of Egypt lived a woman of ill repute, who taught her daughter Taisia the same wayward lifestyle. Taisia, being beautiful, attracted many suitors, leading them to ruin and discord. The venerable Paphnutius, seeing this, came to her to guide her towards the path of repentance. Hearing about God and the torments of sinners, Taisia wept and repented, burning all her riches acquired through debauchery.
Paphnutius introduced her into a convent for virgins, where she spent three years in seclusion, praying and fasting. After this, Paphnutius approached the great Anthony to inquire whether God had forgiven Taisia. Anthony, calling upon his disciples, received a revelation about her repentance. Paphnutius returned to Taisia, who, wishing to remain in seclusion, was convinced that God had already forgiven her sins.
Fifteen days after leaving the seclusion, Taisia fell ill and, after three days of suffering, peacefully departed. She was taken to the bed prepared for her in heaven, where she is glorified with the venerable ones.
