Saint Moses the Black
Also known as
- Moses the Ethiopian
- Moses of Scete
- Moses the Robber
Profile
Born into slavery to an Egyptian official’s family. An unruly thief, he was driven from the house and fell in with a band of robbers. On the run, he took refuge with hermits at the monastery of Petra in the desert of Skete, Egypt. He was converted and joined them as a monk. Priest. Possessed of supernatural gifts. A confirmed pacifist, he refused to defend himself with his monastery was attacked.
Born
MLA Citation
- “Saint Moses the Black“. CatholicSaints.Info. 18 November 2019. Web. 16 January 2021. <>