Saint Jonas of Muchon

Also known as

  • Jonas of Demeskenyanos
  • Jonas the Gardener

Memorial

Profile

Fourth century monk at Demeskenyanos, Egypt. Spiritual student of Saint Pachomius of Tabenna. A gardener by day, a rope plaiter by night, he worked for his monastic community for 84 years.

Canonized

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Jonas of Muchon“. CatholicSaints.Info. 15 April 2022. Web. 7 May 2024. <>