and often knew things supernaturally. His prayers brought healing to the sick and deliverance to the demonized. Athanasius speaks of one particular occasion when many gathered at the entrance of Antony’s cave seeking his prayers. Antony finally emerged, and “through him the Lord healed the bodily ailments of many present, and cleansed others from evil spirits.”2 Antony lived until his one hundred fifth year. According to Athanasius, he remained physically strong to the end. His eyes were undimmed,