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event: After spending five years with Paul,Mare exceeded his teacher in prayer, asceticism, and moderation. Many criticized Mare for the severity of his practices. See factoid page
event: By the end of his ministry, Paul, patriarch of Antioch's body was dried up from his labor, abstinence, and watching. See factoid page
event: Paul, patriarch of Antioch rebuked those who approached religious work sluggishly. See factoid page
event: Severus advises Valeriena to encourage the virgins to an ascetic life, suggesting their isolation from men, sharing common meals, discouraging the owning of enslaved people, and emphasize physical labour. See factoid page