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Athanasius: The Life of Antony and the Letter to Marcellinus is unavailable, but you can change that!

This biography of St. Anthony—the recognized father of monasticism—is widely considered the most important document of early monasticism.

And desiring to show us his own heavenly and well-pleasing life, he provided its type in himself, to the end that some might no more easily be deceived by the enemy, having a pledge for protection—namely, the victory he won over the devil for our sake. For this reason, indeed, he not only taught, but also accomplished what he taught, so that everyone might hear when he spoke, and seeing as in an image, receive from him the model for acting, hearing him say, Learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly
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