Abba Poemen, The Moderate Ascetic
Many of the Desert Fathers experimented with harsh ascetic regimens, severely limiting their sleep and their intake of food and drink. For example, Abba...
Asceticism
Asceticism is to live with satisfaction on your minimal needs without experiencing delight and getting away from materialism. St. Paul the Apostle reminded his...
Resurrection, Monasticism, and New Creation
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
The resurrection...
The Joy Of The Resurrection
The angels proclaimed the news of Christ’s resurrection to the women saying, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not...
Anba Abraam Late Bishop Of Fayoum, “Merciful and Giving”
Anba Abraam was a saintly monk of the twentieth century. As it is said, "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in...
Saint Abraam Of Fayoum
The life of this saint is a poured ointment and a sweet incense accepted by God... He appeared as an angel among men…
My mouth...
Portrayal Of St Shenoute In Besa’s Life Of Shenoute
According to Besa (wissa), Shenoute's relationship with God began early in life and was the reason he joined the White Monastery. Besa portrays the...
Three Friends
There was a man that had three friends, then came a messenger from the king to call upon him. And when he asked this...
Monasticism In Countries Of Immigration
Monasticism is the backbone of the church that protects it and carries it just like how Moses was to Joshua in his fight against...
First Papal Monastic Letter
My dear beloved children, monks and nuns of our Coptic Orthodox monasteries in the Egyptian deserts and the lands of immigration; May the Peace...
