Monasticism began as a result of one man’s attempt to fulfill a Scriptural challenge, “If you would be perfect, go,...
St. Shenouda, A Powerful Christian
St Shenouda the Archimandrite is famous for his life as a monk, national leader, and a writer. Perhaps he is...
The Great Abba Shenoute
“There is a man in the south of Egypt called Shenoute. Whatever he says truly comes to pass.” – St...
St Shenouda’s life in Christ
Many of us would dream of seeing and speaking with Christ in person. Indeed those people such as the apostles,...
The Human Will And The Devil
When we began to speak we said, “See how God honoured you; He glorified and exalted you. You also honour...
St Shenouda’s Clairvoyance
One day, a man from the town of Ashmin came to him. He was a notable businessman of very great...
St Shenouda the Author
The act of writing held an almost sacred place in early Christianity. In putting word to parchment or papyrus, the...
Abba Shenouda Marvels at the Works of the Monks of Scetis
At the time when the wise Cyril summoned Saint Abba Shenouda to the holy synod that met in Ephesus concerning...
Extracts from Canon 8
Let us look at an extract from the beginning of the first sermon: “So listen, O you who have friendship...
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...