From the ancient text we know only that "when he grew up, he went off to the land of Akhmim, to join the great Pachomius, who gave him the religious habit." He remained there for twenty-three years.
According to the ancient manuscript, after reaching maturity, he relocated to the area of Akhmim, where he joined the renowned Pachomius and received his monastic garb. He stayed in this location for a period of twenty-three years.