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While monasticism had not yet been established, there did exist certain people who lived isolated lives on the outskirts of the city. Such people, while still maintaining daily jobs, devoted themselves to a type of unstructured ascetic life. Anthony saw this life as the kind he wanted to model. At the same time, he took note of the piety towards Christ and the mutual love which animated all. Anthony continued to learn and grow diligently, imitating the good in all those around him, even excelling above the level of his teachers.
All this he did without stirring jealousy or envy in anyone. Instead, he won them over with his love and humility and brought joy to everybody who saw him. During this time, the devil was not idle. Anthony was often tempted by the remembrance of his wealth, care for his sister, love of glory and the relaxations that life could offer.
After a time, Anthony began to feel the desire to devote himself even more to isolation. Having chased away from his heart all the memories and thoughts that darkened his mind, the demons reverted to physical warfare. They would appear as large and savage animals coming to him in packs and would attack Anthony physically within an inch of his life.
Why did you not appear at the beginning to make my pains cease? At the age of 35, Anthony decided to cross the Nile and go deeper into the desert. He eventually found an abandoned fort. After arranging with some Bedouins to bring him food and water every few months, he locked himself up, intending to see no one for 20 years.
But, word spread about Anthony, and many tried to visit him over the years to ask for his prayers and guidance.
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