Saint Theognios (425–522 or 523) was a late antique monk venerated as a saint.
Life He was of Cappadocian origin. In his youth he became a monk and moved to the Gethsemane monastery in Jerusalem. When he was entrusted with leadership, he carried out his duties with wisdom. Later he withdrew to a lake near the Jordan River. He is venerated as a saint in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and his memory is commemorated on February 8 and February 15.
He died on age c. 97 in 522 or 523.
His biography was written by Cyril of Scythopolis.
References
Sources Saint Théognios, Evêque de Béthanie, moine en Palestine (✝ 523)