May 30, 2022 - Bashans 22, 1738 On this day, St. Andronicus departed. This disciple was chosen by the Lord to be among the seventy disciples whom He sent before Him to preach the kingdom of God. He received the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room on the day of the Pentecost. St. Paul mentioned […]
May 31, 2022 - Bashans 23, 1738 On this day, St. Junia, one of the seventy disciples, departed. He was born in Beth Gubrin (Jibrin) from the tribe of Judah. He was chosen by the Lord to be one of the seventy disciples, and received the Holy Spirit. He preached the Gospel with the disciples […]
May 31, 2022 - Bashans 23, 1738 On this day also, St. Julian and his mother were martyred in the city of Alexandria. May their prayers be with us and glory be to God forever. Amen.
June 1, 2022 - Bashans 24, 1738 On this day also, of the year 880 A.M. (May 19th., 1164 A.D.), St. Bashnouna was martyred. He was a monk in St. Macarius (Abu Maquar) monastery. During the fighting between the men of prince Dergham and the men of El-Wazir Shawer in the Fatimid rule, the monk […]
June 1, 2022 - Bashans 24, 1738 On this day, our Lord Jesus Christ came to the land of Egypt when He was a two years old child, as the Bible says in (Mt. 2:13) that the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying: 'Arise, take the young Child and His […]
June 1, 2022 - Bashans 24, 1738 On this day also, the prophet Habakkuk departed. He was one of the twelve minor prophets, and he was from the tribe of Levi. He was a singer using stringed musical instruments as it is indicated in this verse: 'The Lord God is my strength; He will make […]
June 2, 2022 - Bashans 25, 1738 On this day, St. Colluthus of Antinoe was martyred. He was the son of God fearing parents. His father was a governor over Antinoe. He was praying to the Lord Jesus to give him a son, and God gave him this saint. He taught him the Christian principles […]
June 2, 2022 - Bashans 25, 1738 On this day also of the year 1511 A.M. (1795 A.D.), the great layman Ibrahim El-Gohari, departed. He was born in the eighteenth century, and his parents were poor. His fathers name was Yousef El-Gohari whose trade was making clothing in Kalube. They taught him writing and arithmetic, […]
June 3, 2022 - Bashans 26, 1738 On this day St. Thomas the apostle was martyred. He was born in Galilee, and the Lord chose him among the twelve disciples (Mathew 10:3). When the Lord wanted to go to raise Lazarus from the dead, Thomas said to the other disciples: ' (John 11:16). He also […]
June 4, 2022 - Bashans 27, 1738 On this day of the year 232 A.M. (May 22nd., 516 A.D.), the saint Pope Youannis the second, the 30th. Patriarch of Alexandria, departed. He was a monk since his youth, and lived a solitary life. His reputation, because of his godly life spread everywhere, and was chosen […]
June 4, 2022 - Bashans 27, 1738 On this day also, St. Lazarus, the brother of mary and Martha, and the beloved of the Lord, departed after he had become the bishop of Cyprus. After he had been raised from the dead by Our Lord, he followed the disciples. After the pentecost, they ordained him […]
June 5, 2022 - Bashans 28, 1738 On this day of the year 403 A.D., the body of St. Epiphanius (His biography is under the 17th. of Bashans), arrived to the island of Cyprus. The boat that carried his body arrived to Cyprus from Constantinople on the 28th. day of Bashans. The priests and the […]
June 6, 2022 - Bashans 29, 1738 On this day of the year 461 A.D., St. Simon departed. He was born in Antioch in 392 A.D. His father's name was John, and his mother's name was Martha. Many miraculous things happened because of him. Before his mother had conceived of him, St. John the Baptist […]
June 7, 2022 - Bashans 30, 1738 Departure of St.Fournous, one of the Seventy Disciples On this day also, the disciple Phorus (Fournous), one of the seventy disciples, departed. He served Christ for 3 years. After the ascension of the Lord, he served the apostles, and was filled with the Holy Spirit, the comforter on […]
June 7, 2022 - Bashans 30, 1738 Departure of Pope Mikhail the First, the 68th Patriarch of Alexandria On this day of the year 818 A.M. (May 25th., 1102 A.D.), the holy father Pope Mikhail, the sixty eighth Pope of Alexandria, departed. He was knowledgeable in the church books from his youth, and recited them […]
June 8, 2022 - Paona 1, 1738 Consecration of the Church of St. Abe-Fam (Epipham) the soldier Today also, the church commemorates the great saint Abe-Fam (Bifam or Phoebammon) the soldier. This Saint was born in the city of Oseem (Giza). His father's name was Anastasius, who had a high ranking position, and his mother […]
June 8, 2022 - Paona 1, 1738 Consecration of the Church of St.Leontius of Tripoli This day marks the commemoration of the consecration of the church of St. Leontius (Laventius) the Syrian. This Saint was martyred in the city of Tripoli on the twenty-second of Abib. A Christian woman, the wife of a great nobleman […]
June 8, 2022 - Paona 1, 1738 Martyrdom of St. Qozman El-Tahawy and his companions. On this day also, St. Qozman (Cosmas) El-Tahawy and his companions were martyred. May their prayers be with us. Amen.
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 […]
June 10, 2022 - Paona 3, 1738 Departure of St.Abraam, Bishop of El-Fayyoum Today also, the saint Anba Abraam, Bishop of El-fayyoum and El-Giza, departed. This was in the year 1630 A.M. (June 10, 1914 A.D.). This saint, whose name was Paul (Boulos), was born in 1545 A.M. (1829 A.D.) in the Estate of Gilda, […]
June 11, 2022 - Paona 4, 1738 Martyrdom of Saint Anba Amoun and the Righteous Sophia On this day also, Saint Anba Amoun and St. Sophia were martyred. May their prayers be with us. Amen.
June 11, 2022 - Paona 4, 1738 Martyrdom of John of Herakleia . This day also, marks the martyrdom of St. John of Herakleia. May his prayer be with us. Amen.
June 11, 2022 - Paona 4, 1738 Departure of Saint Aba-Hour Today also, marks the departure of the Saint Aba-Hour in the mount of El-Amoud in the East. May his prayer be with us. Amen.
June 11, 2022 - Paona 4, 1738 Departure of Pope Yoannis the Eighth, the 80th Patriarch On this day also, of the year 1036 A.M. (May 29th, 1320 A.D.) Pope Yoannis the Eighth (80th Patriarch), departed. He was from Meniat Bani-Khosaim, and was known as El Mo'ataman Ebn El-Kedees, and his name was Yohanna Ben-Ebsal. […]
June 11, 2022 - Paona 4, 1738 Martyrdom of St.Shenousi (Sanusi) On this day, St. Sanusi (Shenousi), who was from Balkim, was martyred. When he was a young man, he tended the sheep. He used to give his food to the young shepherds, and spend his day fasting. He visited the sick and those who […]
June 12, 2022 - Paona 5, 1738 Departure of St.James of the East On this day, St. James of the East (Oriental), the confessor, departed. He lived and worshipped in one of the monasteries of the East. He was a contemporary of Emperor Constantine the Great, Julian the Infidel, and Jovianus the Believer. When the […]
June 12, 2022 - Paona 5, 1738 Martyrdom of Saints Anba Bshay (Ebshoy) and Anba Botros (Peter) On this day also, the two great Sts. Anba Bshay (Ebsoy) and Anba Botros (Peter) were martyred. Their relics are located in Sedfah, the governorate of Asyut. May their prayers be with us. Amen
June 12, 2022 - Paona 5, 1738 Commemoration of the Consecration of the Church of St.Boctor (Victor) in the region of Sho This day also, marks the commemoration of the consecration of the church of the great saint Anba Boctor (Victor) in the region of Sho, east of El-Khesous. May his prayers be with us […]
June 13, 2022 - Paona 6, 1738 Martyrdom of St.Theodore the Monk On this day, St. Theodore the Monk, was martyred. He was born in the city of Alexandria. He became a monk in one of the monasteries near the city, and became known for his pure life and strenuous asceticism. When Constantius, the son […]
June 14, 2022 - Paona 7, 1738 Martyrdom of St.Abaskhiroun the Soldier On this day, the honorable St. Abaskhiroun, who was from the city of Qalin, was martyred. He was one of the soldiers of Arianus, governor of Ansena (Antinoe). When the Edict of Diocletian to worship the idols was issued, this Saint arose in […]
June 15, 2022 - Paona 8, 1738 Martyrdom of George (Girgis) the new martyr This day also marks the martyrdom of George (Girgis), the new martyr. He was an Ishmealite as was his father. He believed in the Lord Christ and became a monk. They seized, and punished him severely. They took him before the […]
June 15, 2022 - Paona 8, 1738 Commemoration of the Church of the Virgin Lady known as El-Mahammah On this day, of the year 901 A.M., is the commemoration of the consecration of the church of the Virgin Lady, the Mother of God. This church is in the city known as El-Mahammah (Mostorod) which means […]
June 15, 2022 - Paona 8, 1738 Commemoration of St.Tamada and her children, and Armenius and his mother On this day also, is the commemoration of St. Tamada and her children, and Armenius and his mother. May their intercession be with us. Amen.
June 16, 2022 - Paona 9, 1738 Departure of Samuel the Prophet On this day, of the year 2947 of the world, the upright and great, Samuel the Prophet, departed. This righteous man was born in Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim. His father's name was Elkanah and his mother was Hannah. She was […]
June 16, 2022 - Paona 9, 1738 Martyrdom of St.Lucilianus and four others with him On this day also, St. Lucilianus and four others with him, were martyred. He was a priest for the idols during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus Caesar. He witnessed the torturing of the martyrs, their beating, burning, and being hacked […]
June 16, 2022 - Paona 9, 1738 Relocation of the Relics of St.Mercurius to Cairo Today also, we celebrate the commemoration of the relocation of the relics of St. Marcurius Abu-Saifain to his church in Cairo. That was during the papacy of Pope Yoannis (94th Pope of Alexandria). May his prayers be with us and […]
June 17, 2022 - Paona 10, 1738 Martyrdom of St.Dabamon On this day, St. Dabamon, was martyred. A man named Warshenoufa (Ouarshenoufa) was called upon to be a bishop, but he fled to kahmoun (Tahmoun), diocese of Bana. There, he found a lodging with two brothers called Dabamon (Eudaeman) and Bastamon (Episteman). That night, the […]
June 17, 2022 - Paona 10, 1738 Commemoration of the Closing of the Pagan Temples and Opening of the Churches On this day also, of the year 312 A.D., the righteous Emperor Constantine the great, issued his Edict to close all the pagan temples, and open all the churches throughout the whole Roman Empire. The […]
June 17, 2022 - Paona 10, 1738 Departure of St.Yoannis the 16th, the 103rd Pope of Alexandria Today also, of the year 1434 A.M. (June 15, 1718 A.D.), Pope Yoannis the Sixteenth, the 103rd Patriarch of Alexandria, departed. This Pope was known by the name Yoannis El-Tokhi. His parents were Christians from Tokh El-Nasara, the […]
June 17, 2022 - Paona 10, 1738 Enthronement of Pope Demitrius the Second, the 111th Patriarch of Alexandria On this day also, of the year 1578 A.M. (15th of June, 1862 A.D.), is the commemoration of the enthronement of Pope Demitrius the second, the 111th Patriarch. This father was born in the village of Galda, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
June 19, 2022 - Paona 12, 1738 Departure of St.Euphemia This day also, marks the martyrdom of St. Euphemia. She was the wife of a man who feared God, and gave much alms. He kept three festivals each month: the commemoration of the angel Michael, on the twelfth day; the commemoration of the Mother of […]
June 20, 2022 - Paona 13, 1738 Departure of St.John, Bishop of Jerusalem On this day, of the year 419 A.D., the holy father St. John the second, bishop of Jerusalem, departed. He became a monk in the monastery of St. Hilarion, with the great father St.Epiphanius, bishop of Cyprus. His virtues and knowledge became […]
June 20, 2022 - Paona 13, 1738 Commemoration of the Archangel Gabriel, the Announcer of Daniel the Prophet On this day also, the church in Egypt celebrates a feast for the honorable angel Gabriel. The angel Gabriel announced Daniel with the return of the children of Israel from captivity, the coming of the Lord Christ, […]
June 21, 2022 - Paona 14, 1738 On this day, of the year 1658 A.M. (1942 A.D.) Pope Yoannis the Nineteenth, 113th Patriarch of Alexandria, departed. He was born in the village of Dair Tasa, Asyiut governorate in the year 1571 A.M. (1855 A.D.). His parents were righteous, therefore he was raised on piety and […]
June 21, 2022 - Paona 14, 1738 Martyrdom of the Saints Apakir, John, Ptolemy, and Philip On this day also, Sts. Apakir, John, Ptolemy and Philip, were martyred. St. Apakir was born in the city of Damanhur, and had a rich brother called Philip. They had agreed with two priests, one called John and the […]
June 22, 2022 - Paona 15, 1738 On this day, of the year 1684 A.M., that coincided with Saturday the 22nd of June, 1968 A.D., and in the tenth year of the papacy of Pope Kyrillos the sixth, 116th Pope of Alexandria, the official delegation of the Pope of Alexandria received the relics of the […]
June 22, 2022 - Paona 15, 1738 On this day also, is the commemoration of the appearance of the body of the honorable saint, and great martyr Mari Mina, and the consecration of his church at Maryut (Mareotis). Now, the body of this saint was hidden, and the Lord wished to reveal it. It came […]
June 23, 2022 - Paona 16, 1738 Departure of St.Abba Nofer the Anchorite On this day, the ascetic father, Abba Nofer the Anchorite, departed at a good old age, and of a glorious memory, in the desert of Upper Egypt. The grace of God had moved St. Paphnoute (Paphnutius), and he longed to see the […]
June 24, 2022 - Paona 17, 1738 On this day, of the year 1684 A.M., that coincided with Monday the 24th of June, 1968 A.D., and in the tenth year of the papacy of Pope Kyrillos the Sixth, 116th Pope of Alexandria, the relics of the great saint, the beholder of God, St. Mark the […]
June 24, 2022 - Paona 17, 1738 Departure of St.Latsoun El-Bahnasawy On this day also, the great saint Anba Latsoun of El-Bahnesa, departed. One day, he went to the church and heard the words of the Lord Christ in the Holy Gospel saying: For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever […]
June 25, 2022 - Paona 18, 1738 Departure of St.Damianos, the 35th Pope of Alexandria On this day also, of the year 321 A.M. (June 25th, 605 A.D.) St. Damianos, 35th Pope of Alexandria, departed. He became a monk in his early years in the desert of Scete. He continued to fight and to devote […]
June 25, 2022 - Paona 18, 1738 On this day, of the year 1684 A.M., that coincided with Tuesday the 25th of June, 1968 A.D., and in the tenth year of the papacy of Pope Kyrillos the Sixth, 116th Pope of Alexandria, the holy church celebrates the inauguration of the new St. Mark Cathedral in […]
June 26, 2022 - Paona 19, 1738 On this day, of the year 1684 (Wednesday, June 26th, 1968), the church celebrated the first Pontifical Liturgy in the new St. Mark Cathedral in the monastery of Anba Rowais, which was known as Dair El-Khandaq, where the relics of St. Mark were placed after his return from […]
June 26, 2022 - Paona 19, 1738 On this day also, of the year 28 A.M. (June, 312 A.D.) Pope Archelaus, the Eighteenth Pope of Alexandria, departed. He was a priest in the church of Alexandria. When Pope Peter the first, the seal of martyrs, received the crown of martyrdom, the believers in Alexandria agreed […]
June 26, 2022 - Paona 19, 1738 This day also, in the year 675 A.M. (June, 959 A.D.), marks the martyrdom of St. George, the new martyr, known as El-Mezahem. His father was a Moslem bedouin. He married a Christian woman from the city of Demerah El-kibliah. He had from her three sons, one of […]
June 26, 2022 - Paona 19, 1738 Martyrdom of St.Bishai Anoub On this day also, St. Bishai Anoub, which means fine gold, was martyred. He was from the city of Banios, in the diocese of Domiat. He was one of the soldiers of Cyprianus, governor of Athribis. When persecution was incited against the Christians, he […]
June 27, 2022 - Paona 20, 1738 On this day, of the year 3195 of the world, the holy prophet Elisha, departed. This prophet was born in one of the villages of Israel called Alamut. His father's name was Shaphat. Elisha was a servant to the holy prophet Elijah. When the Lord would take up […]
June 28, 2022 - Paona 21, 1738 Departure of St.Cedron (Kardonos), the Fourth Patriarch of Alexandria This day also (June 15th, 106 A.D.) marks the departure of St. Cedron (Kardonos), the Fourth Patriarch of Alexandria. This father was baptized by the hand of St.Mark the apostle, and the evangelist of the land of Egypt. He […]
June 28, 2022 - Paona 21, 1738 On this day, the church celebrates the commemoration of the first church to be built in the name of the Virgin Lady, the All pure St. Mary, the Theotokos (Mother of God), through whom the salvation of Adam and his posterity was fulfilled. When the two apostles Paul […]
June 28, 2022 - Paona 21, 1738 Martyrdom of St.Timothy of Memphis (El-Masry) On this day also, St. Timothy of Memphis (El-Masry) was martyred. He was one of the soldiers of Arianus, governor of the city of Ansena. When he read the Edict of the Emperor Diocletian, which commanded the worship of idols, this soldier […]
June 29, 2022 - Paona 22, 1738 On this day, the church celebrates the consecration of the church of St. Cosmas (Kozman), Damian, their brothers, Anthimus, Londius, and Abrabius and their mother Theodata. They were from one of the Arab countries. Their mother feared God and was compassionate and merciful towards strangers and the needy. […]
June 30, 2022 - Paona 23, 1738 On this day, the holy and pure father Abba Noub the confessor, departed. This Saint was a devoted monk in one of the monasteries of Upper Egypt. That was during the time of Diocletian, who tortured the martyrs severely and shed their blood. One day, someone mentioned the […]
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“Who is there who can reign uninterruptedly over the house Jacob forever, except Jesus Christ our Lord, the Son of the Most High, Who promised by the law and the prophets that He would make His Salvation visible to all flesh, so that He would become the Son of God for this purpose, that man also might become the son of God?” Church Fathers
