Longinus (abbot)
abbot of the Enaton
Abba Longinus (abbot) was one of the Desert Fathers quoted in the Apophthegmata Patrum (Sayings of the Desert Fathers).
Quotes edit
- Ward, Benedicta (1984). The sayings of the Desert Fathers: the alphabetical collection. Kalamazoo, MI: Cistercian Publications.
- Abba Longinus said, 'If ever you are ill, say to your body, "Be ill and die; if you ask me for food outside the agreed time, I will not bring you even your daily food any more."'
- Saying 2
