[6] Pitirim continued the work of Anthony by instructing Christian monks along the Nile in the Thebaid, and lived with his followers in austere asceticism.
"[8]The angel told him to visit the monastery at Tabennisi (founded by Pachomius the Great[9]), and there to find a woman who was more holy than himself.
By thine actions thou hast taught us to despise the flesh for it passes away, but to care for the soul which is thing immortal.
When the Lord chastened Saint Pitirim for "traveling in the cities" mentally while living as a solitary, he was instructed to seek you, O Isidora, fool for Christ.
The nuns, seeing only foolishness, did not discern your unceasing prayer to Christ God whom you loved with your heart, soul, mind and strength.