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Record Number: 13806 Author(s)/Creator(s): Tsamis , Demetrios G. Contributor(s): Title: The Life of St. Ilaria [translation of a traditional account of St. Ilaria from "Meterikon," Volume 4, Edition of the Sacred Monastery of Panagia of Evros (Alexandroupolis, 1993); the story recounts that Saint Ilaria, the daughter of King Zeno, escaped to Egypt to live as a male ascetic in the desert; her sister, possessed by a demon, was brought to Egypt for healing; Ilaria healed her and was forced to reveal her identity to her father; he rejoiced and regretfully allowed her to return to her life in the desert as the eunuch Ilarion]. Source: Greek Orthodox Theological Review 42, 40241 (Fall-Winter 1997): Pages 381 - 394. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Asceticism Byzantium Cross Dressing in Literature Hagiography Healers and Healing in Literature Ilaria, Saint Princesses in Literature Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: Eastern Mediterranean Century: 5 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1997. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00173894

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