-MARTYRDOM OF THE SEVEN YOUNG MEN OF EPHESUS

August 26, 2022 - Mesra 20, 1738 On this day, of the year 252 A.D., the seven holy young men of the city of Ephesus: Maximus, Malchus, Martinianus, Dionysius, John, Serpion and Constantine, were martyred. They were soldiers of Emperor Decius, who appointed them to guard the royal treasury. When the emperor established the worship […]

-COMMEMORATION OF THE VIRGIN, THE MOTHER OF GOD

August 27, 2022 - Mesra 21, 1738 On this day, the church celebrates the commemoration of the All pure St. Mary, the Mother of God the Word, who intercede for us before her beloved Son. May her prayers be with us. Amen.

-DEPARTURE OF ST. IRENE (EIRENE)

August 27, 2022 - Mesra 21, 1738 On this day also, St. Irene (i.e. peace), departed. She was the daughter of a pagan king, whose name was Lucianus. She was exceedingly beautiful. Her father loved her very much, therefore he built a fortified mansion for her. He assigned thirteen maids to serve, guard and protect […]

-DEPARTURE OF MICAH, THE PROPHET

August 28, 2022 - Mesra 22, 1738 On this day, the great righteous prophet Micah, departed. He prophesied about Samaria and Jerusalem during the time of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezkiah, kings of Judeah. He prophesied about the incarnation of the Lord, to Whom is the Glory, saying, For behold, the Lord is coming out of […]

-MARTYRDOM OF ST. HADID

August 28, 2022 - Mesra 22, 1738 On this day also, in the year 1103 A.M. (1387 A.D.), St. Hadid, was martyred. He was from the Giza Governorate. May his prayers be with us and Glory be to God forever. Amen.