Meaning/origin
My name in coptic means “Peace”
Irini (ⲉⲓⲣⲏⲛⲏ) (Philopos)
Saint we commemorated this year on July 28th and also commemorate every 21st day of the Coptic month
The Holy and Pure Virgin St. Mary
This apostle was given his name by Jesus and a fisherman.
Saint Peter (Peter Soliman)
This New Testament book contains the famous "armor of God" passage, which encourages believers to stand firm against spiritual battles.
Ephesians
The Latin form of the name "Miriam," which has Hebrew origins.
Maria (Maria Attalla and Ibrahim)
Messenger commemorated this year on Sunday August 18th, through his intersessions God brings the water of the rivers up to its measure…
The honourable archangel Michael
In Coptic iconograpgy, this saint is often depicted holding a staff with a banner that reads "Ecce Agnus Dei" ("Behold the Lamb of God").
Saint John the Baptist (John Kamel)
This couple in the Book of Acts sold a piece of property but withheld part of the proceeds, lying to the apostles and the Holy Spirit, resulting in their sudden deaths.
Ananias and Sapphira
My family name in greek translates to "gift of God."
George Tawadros (Theodore)
Saint commemorated this year on August 28th, known for his influential works "Confessions" and "City of God." Found and guided by Saint-Ambrose.
St-Augustine
This saint is remembered for offering Jesus a cloth to wipe his face during his journey to Calvary and His face was imprinted the cloth.
Saint Veronica (Veronica Beshara)
In this parable, Jesus tells of a rich man who neglects a beggar at his gate, only to find himself in torment in the afterlife, while the beggar is comforted.
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus?
My name in Hebrew, literally means "princess,"
Sarah (Rezek)
Saint commemorated this year on July 27th, He joined the army and advanced in the ranks until he became one of the great general. God gave him power over a serpant, and he speared it with his spear and killed it, and delivered the sons of the widow.
St.Theodore of Shotep
One of our precious the desert mothers, She stayed on the banks of the river in a cave for sixty years fighting a great fight.
St. Sarah the nun (Sarah Rezek)
This prophet’s book includes the vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life, symbolizing the restoration of Israel.
Ezekiel
My name in Arabic means "companion" or "friend." It carries connotations of someone who is supportive, loyal, and caring.
Rafik (رفيق)
Minor feast celebrated this year on August 19, 2024
Feast of Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor
This saint is believed to have appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917, giving them messages and prophecies.
St-Mary the Mother of God
This prophetess and judge of Israel led a successful military campaign alongside Barak against the Canaanite army led by Sisera.
Deborah