-DEPARTURE OF ST. PISENTIUS, BISHOP OF QIFT

July 20, 2022 - Epep 13, 1738 On this day, the holy father, Anba Pisentius, Bishop of Qift, departed. This Saint became a monk in his early years, devoted himself to the ascetic life, and learned the church books. He never looked upon the face of a woman. Once a woman, who had a serious […]

-MARTYRDOM OF ST. APAMON OF TOUKH

July 20, 2022 - Epep 13, 1738 On this day also, St. Apamon, was martyred. He was from the city of Toukh, the diocese of Banha. The Angel Michael appeared to him and commanded him to go to Ansena and confess Christ. He went and confessed the Lord Christ before Eukhius, the governor. He tortured […]

-MARTYRDOM OF ST. ABBA SHENOUTE, DURING THE EARLY ARAB RULE

July 20, 2022 - Epep 13, 1738 This day also, marks the martyrdom of St. Shenouda. He was a righteous man, keeping the Christian commandments. That was in the early days of the Arab conquest of Egypt. Some of his enemies laid an accusation against him before the Moslem ruler. He brought him and asked […]

-MARTYRDOM OF ST. PROCOPIUS (PROCONIUS) OF JERUSALEM

July 21, 2022 - Epep 14, 1738 On this day, of the year 303 A.D. (July 8th), St. Procopius (Proconius), was martyred. He was born in the city of Jerusalem, his father was a Christian whose name was Christophorus, which means Bearer of Christ. His mother's name was Theodosia, and she was a worshipper of […]

-DEPARTURE OF ST. PETER THE FIFTH, THE 83RD PATRIARCH OF ALEXANDRIA

July 21, 2022 - Epep 14, 1738 On this day also, of the year 1064 A.M. (July 8th, 1348 A.D.), Pope Peter the Fifth, 83rd Patriarch of Alexandria, departed. He was known as Peter (Boutros) Ebn-dawoud. He was from St. Macarius monastery, and was a priest in El-Shahraan monastery. He was enthroned on the 6th […]