THE WONDROUS DEED OF ABBA CONON
They said that Abba Conon, higoumen of the Penthoucla monastery, met some Hebrews one day when he was on his way to the holy place of the Bites. They wanted to kill him; they drew their swords and ran towards the elder. But when they reached him and lifted up their hands to strike at him, their hands remained immobile in the air. The elder made a prayer on their behalf, and they went their way, praising and glorifying God.