The text tells us about a probably young Upper-Egyptian man, who was a merchant of imported women’s fabrics. His extensive...
St Shenouda the Author
The act of writing held an almost sacred place in early Christianity. In putting word to parchment or papyrus, the...
On Repentance and the Actions of God’s Grace
We have already mentioned that a sinner in need of repentance is in the same position as a man who...
An Account of a Personal Encounter of an Englishman with Saint Abraam
There is a man in Egypt whose name is unknown to the ruling class, and who is yet the most...
St Shenouda Travelling By A Cloud
It happened on one occasion that the holy Patriarch Abba Kyrillos sent for my father St. Shenouda and Abba Victor...
The Saint Abba Shenouda
St Shenouda was born in ‘Shandweel’ in Sohag on the 2nd of May 333 AD. He was the only child...
Life of St Pachomius – The Brother Who Wanted to Become A Martyr
There was one of the very outstanding brothers, who was practising ascetism by himself. He heard of the godly life of...
Early Christian Writings – The Epistle of St Ignatius to the Romans
St Ignatius (35-107 AD) the bishop of Antioch is the second Bishop of Antioch after St Peter the apostle. He was...
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...
Saint Abraam Of Fayoum
The life of this saint is a poured ointment and a sweet incense accepted by God… He appeared as an...