-DEPARTURE OF ST.TADROS (THEODORE), THE DISCIPLE OF ST.PACHOMIUS

May 10, 2022 - Bashans 2, 1738 On this day also St. Tadros (Theodore) the disciple of St. Pachomius, the father of the spiritual monastic communal life (Coenobitic system), departed. He became monk at a young age under the guidance of Anba Pachomius and showed great asceticism, with extraordinary obedience, so that St. Pachomius loved […]

-DEPARTURE OF ST. JASON, ONE OF THE SEVENTY DISCIPLES

May 11, 2022 - Bashans 3, 1738 On this day St. Jason, one of the seventy disciples who were chosen by the Lord, departed. He ministered with the disciples before the passion of the Savior, and performed many signs and wonders. Then he was supported by the grace and power on the day of Pentecost. […]

-DEPARTURE OF ST. OTIMUS, THE PRIEST

May 11, 2022 - Bashans 3, 1738 On this day also, St. Otimus the priest was martyred. He was born in Fowwa, and because of his righteousness, he was ordained a priest for his city. He taught and confirmed the faithful in the faith. Afterwards, he moved to mount Ansena. When Emperor Diocletian incited the […]

-DEPARTURE OF POPE GABRIEL IV, THE 86TH PATRIARCH OF ALEXANDRIA

May 11, 2022 - Bashans 3, 1738 On this day also of the year 1094 A.M. (April 1378 A.D.), Pope Gabriel the fourth, the 86th Patriarch, departed. He was the abbot of the monastery of El-Moharrak. He sat on the apostolic throne on the 11th day of Tubah, 1086 A.M. (January 6th, 1370 A.D.). He […]