Apollo, a fourth-century Egyptian monk, established a monastery at Hermopolis in the twilight of his life after a long period of penance in the Egyptian desert. The inhabitants of the monastery, who were white-clad, received the Holy Mass every day and atoned for the sins of the world through penance. The grace of God that filled Apollo’s heart always shone on his face. Apollo taught his disciples that the power of God is impossible without humility.
Apollo was an unclean figure who was expelled from a patient, calling out that his humility was unforgivable. Once upon a time, there was a severe famine in and around Hermopolis. Then Apollo prayed fervently and then multiplied the bread and distributed it to the people. Many other miracles were performed as well. He died in 395 at the age of 90.