Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Contents ix
4. Abbreviations xi
5. 1 General Introduction 1
6. 2 The Martyrs of Oxyrhynchus. Remembering the Great Persecution in the City of the Sharp-Nosed Fish 33
7. 3 Physician, Martyr, Miracle Worker. Remembering the Great Persecution at the Sanctuary of Saint Colluthus 67
8. 4 Paphnutius of Dendara. A Monastic Martyr and the Memories of the Great Persecution 99
9. 5 General Conclusion 130
10. Appendix 1. The Greek Passion of Paphnutius 139
11. Appendix 2. The Bohairic Passion of Paphnutius 177
12. Bibliography 193
13. Index of Written Sources 213
14. Index 217
15. Figures 223