June 9, 2022 - Paona 2, 1738 On this day, the church celebrates the appearance of the bodies of St. John the Baptist and Elisha the Prophet, the disciple of Elijah the Prophet, in the city of Alexandria. Julian the Infidel wished to rebuild the Temple of Jerusalem, having been destroyed by Emperor Vespasian and […]
June 9, 2022 - Paona 2, 1738 On this day also, the church celebrates the departure of Pope Yoannis (John) the Eighteenth, the 107th Pope of Alexandria. He was of the people of El-Fayyoum and his name was Joseph. He became a monk in the monastery of the great St. Antonios on the mount of […]
June 10, 2022 - Paona 3, 1738 Construction of the first church of St.George in the cities of Birma and Beer Maa (Water Well) in the Oases On this day, the first church in the name of St. George was built in Egypt in the city of Beer Maa in the Oasis. As was consecrated […]
June 10, 2022 - Paona 3, 1738 Departure of St.Martha of Egypt On this day also, the ascetic and fighter St. Martha, departed. She was born in the city of Mesr (Cairo) to wealthy Christian parents. She loved fornication and unchastity in her youth and her works became known. However, the mercy of God from […]
June 10, 2022 - Paona 3, 1738 Departure of Pope Cosmas, the 44th Patriarch This day also marks the departure of Pope Cosmas the First (44th Patriarch), in the year 446 A.M. (June 24, 730 A.D.). He was from the village of Abi-Sair. He became a monk in the monastery of St.Macarius. He was ordained […]