Saint Porphyrius of Gaza, also known as Porphyry or Porphyrius of Thessalonica, was born into a wealthy family in Thessalonica, Greece. From our understanding of historical documents, not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he came from a privileged background. At some point in his life, Porphyrius sought a more ascetic and contemplative lifestyle and became a hermit...