hiː fˈaʊndᵻd ɐ smˈɔːl mənˈæstɪk kəmjˈuːnᵻɾi ɪn dʒɪnˈoʊsə, wˌɛɹ hiː mˌeɪd hɪmsˈɛlf nˈoʊn æz ɐ pɹˈiːtʃɚɹ ɪnðɪ ˈɛɹiə ænd ɐtɹˈæktᵻd ðɪ ˌædmɚɹˈeɪʃən ʌv mˈɛni.
He founded a small monastic community in Ginosa, where he made himself known as a preacher in the area and attracted the admiration of many.