Ammon, the Great

Hermit, I am a monk of the desert. Robbers periodically stole my meager rations of bread. I grew tired of it, and ordered two huge serpents to guard my food and cell. Robbers saw this, and became paralyzed. I cured them, explaining the goodness of God. They repented, and became even more virtuous, presenting in the glory of God signs and wonders. Another large serpent continually molested and killed nearby villagers. They asked for help. In God's mercy, I prayed before the serpents abode. It rushed me and burst

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