-MARTYRDOM OF ST.THEODORE OF SHOTEP

July 27, 2022 - Epep 20, 1738 On this day, of the year 220 A.D., St. Theodore of Shotep was martyred. His father's name was John and he was from the city of Shotep in Upper Egypt. He went with his regiment to the city of Antioch, where he married the daughter of a pagan […]

-COMMEMORATION OF THE LADY, THE VIRGIN MARY

July 28, 2022 - Epep 21, 1738 On this day, the church celebrates the commemoration of the Virgin Lady, St. Mary, the mother of the Savior of the world, the great shelter, and the inexhaustible treasure. May her intercession be for us all. Amen.

-DEPARTURE OF ST. SISINNIOS (SOSENIUS), THE EUNICH

July 28, 2022 - Epep 21, 1738 On this day also, St. Sisinnios (Sosenius), the Eunich, departed. He was one of the men in the palace of Emperor Theodosius. He was full of grace and wisdom, and his compassion was great. When the third Ecumenical Council convened in Ephesus to judge Nestorius, this saint ministered […]

-COMMEMORATION OF THE MARTYRDOM OF ST. LEONTIUS OF TRIPOLI (LAWENDIUS)

July 29, 2022 - Epep 22, 1738 Also on this day, St. Leontius of Tripoli (Lawendius), was martyred. He was born in Tripoli to Christian parents. He was handsome, perfect in his conduct, and gentle in his relationships. He read continuously the Holy Scriptures, especially the book of Psalms until he memorized it. When he […]