Silvanus of Gaza
5th century Palestinian hermit
Abba Silvanus of Gaza 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.
- He also said, 'Unhappy is the man whose reputation is greater than his work.'
- Saying 10
- Abba Moses asked Abba Silvanus, 'Can a man lay a new foundation every day?'
The old man said, 'If he works hard, he can lay a new foundation at every moment.'- Saying 11
