Anuviya was an Egyptian hermit and a confessor recognized as a saint. Living as a desert dweller, he is remembered within the Orthodox tradition for his ascetic life in the Egyptian wilderness. His spiritual legacy is preserved through the liturgical commemorations of the Church, where he is honored alongside other desert fathers.
Life and veneration
As a desert hermit, Anuviya lived a life of solitude in Egypt. He is venerated as a saint in the Orthodox Church, where his memory is kept alive through specific feast days. He is commemorated on June 5 in the Greek tradition and on June 18 in the Russian tradition.