There is a man in Egypt whose name is unknown to the ruling class, and who is yet the most...
Proof of the Resurrection
If, then, it is by the sign of the cross and by faith in Christ that death is trampled underfoot,...
Repentance as Resurrection
Most Christians intuitively understand a connection between repentance and resurrection. Many appreciate how repentance and forgiveness can lead to new...
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...
The History Of The Settlement Of Scetis
In 407, a tribe of barbarian raiders known as Mazices came sweeping off the Libyan desert and devastated one of...
Travels In Africa, Egypt, And Syria From The Year 1792 To 1798
During my stay near the lakes, I visited two of the Egypt Coptic convents, that are called the Syrian, and...
Pachomius And The Development Of Village Monasticism
Tradition has bestowed on Antony and Pachomius the status of founders of early Egyptian monasticism. They serve as the movement’s...
Homily On The Patriarchs
Truly, when I consider our fathers of old, I feel like one who has never known God. Is it not...
The Practice Of Virginity As A Spiritual Martyrdom
As was pointed out at the beginning of this chapter, the suffering required for spiritual martyrdom may arise from exterior...
Concerning Virgins; St Agnes
My task begins favorably, that since today is the birthday of a virgin, I have to speak of virgins, and...