At Chenoboskion,
St Pachomius was converted to Christianity in the 4th century. Pachomius retreated to this place, having ceased his military activity sometime around 310-315 (the approximate figure given is 314), and converted to Christianity whilst dwelling in the desert. People moved to the region to be near Saint
Anthony the Great. A monastic community formed around the saint for the purpose of spiritual guidance, beginning in Pispir and from there moving eastward. The mountainous area east of Pispir is the place of the present
Monastery of Saint Anthony. The settlement of Chenoboskion created from this eastward movement began in the
Thebaid. ==See also==