Saint Vitalis was born sometime during the mid sixth century.
For much of his life, he was a hermit monk at his birthplace of Gaza in service to the Church at the monastery of Saint Seridus.
At the age of sixty, he felt called to travel to the city of Alexandria.
His hagiography explains that once he arrived he obtained the name and address of every prostitute working in the city. He then sought work in manual labor, and at the end of each day would give his wages to them.
Afterwards, he would teach each woman about the value of their human dignity and that they shouldn’t be objects of lust, saying “I beg you, take this money and do not sin with anyone tonight.”
His charism was condoned by the Church and pious tradition tells many prostitutes in the city of Alexandria abandoned their work and went on to become wives and mothers or find new employment.
Sadly, Saint Vitalis was killed when a man once misunderstood the reason for his visit to a brothel.
He was struck on the head from behind as he entered the building, managing only to return to his home where he then died from his wounds.
At his burial, former prostitutes he had converted to the Faith proclaimed the nature of his works and processed with his body as it was brought to his grave.
The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Vitalis of Gaza on January 11th.
Saint Vitalis, pray for us!
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