– Departure of St. Isaiah, the hermit
July 18, 2021 - Epep 11, 1737 On this day also, the great saint, Anba Isaiah, who was a hermit in the wilderness of Shiheet (Scetis), departed. May his prayers be with us, and Glory be to God forever. Amen.
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– Commemoration of Archangel Michael
July 19, 2021 - Epep 12, 1737 On this day, the church celebrates the commemoration of the honorable Archangel Michael, the perpetual intercessor of the human race before God the Pantocrator. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; ... that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; (Revelation […]
– Martyrdom of St. Abba Hour El-Siriakousy
July 19, 2021 - Epep 12, 1737 On this day also, St. Abba Hour, was martyred. He was born in Siriakous to a father, who was an iron worker. He wished to become a martyr, so he went to El-Farma where he confessed the Lord Christ before its Governor. He tortured him much but the […]
– Departure of St. Pisentius, Bishop of Qift
July 20, 2021 - Epep 13, 1737 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, 2021 - Epep 13, 1737 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 […]
