-MARTYRDOM OF ST.CLAUDIUS

June 18, 2022 - Paona 11, 1738 Martyrdom of St.Claudius On this day, the honorable St. Claudius, was martyred. He was the son of Ptolemy (Abtelmawos), who was Emperor Numerianus' brother. He was loved by the people of Antioch for his courage and good appearance. Because they loved him so greatly, they painted a picture […]

-COMMEMORATION OF THE CONSECRATION OF THE ALTAR OF THE FORTY MARTYRS IN ALEXANDRIA

June 18, 2022 - Paona 11, 1738 Commemoration of the Consecration of the Altar of the Forty Martyrs in Alexandria On this day also, the church celebrates the commemoration of the consecration of the altar of the Forty martyrs of Sebastia, in the church of the Savior, in Alexandria. May their intercession be with us […]

-COMMEMORATION OF ARCHANGEL MICHAEL

June 19, 2022 - Paona 12, 1738 Commemoration of Archangel Michael On this day, the church celebrates the commemoration of the angel Michael, the Archangel, the intercessor of the human race. The one who appeared to Joshua the son of Nun, encouraged him, and told him, Nay, but as captain of the hosts of the […]

-DEPARTURE OF ST.JUSTUS, THE SIXTH POPE OF THE SEE OF ST.MARK

June 19, 2022 - Paona 12, 1738 Departure of St.Justus, the Sixth Pope of the See of St.Mark On this day also, of the year 135 A.D., St. Justus, the Sixth Pope of the See of St. Mark, departed. This saint was an honorable and learned man before his ordination. He was baptized by St. […]

-DEPARTURE OF ST.KYRILLOS THE SECOND, THE 67TH POPE OF ALEXANDRIA

June 19, 2022 - Paona 12, 1738 Departure of St.Kyrillos the Second, the 67th Pope of Alexandria On this day also, the twelfth of Baounah, 808 A.M. (June 6th, 1092 A.D.), the great Pope, St.Kyrillos the Second, the 67th Pope of Alexandria, departed. He became a monk in Sawma'et (Cell) of Singar. Because of his […]