Old Testament Saints
In the belly of a big fish, this prophet learned the power of repentence.
Jonah
He was older than Jesus in age, but preached Jesus' name before him, this prophet and martyr was known as the frontrunner and baptizer.
St. John the Baptist
From Ethiopian descent, once a thief and murderer, he repented and became a desert father, priest, and comforter who wrote rules for the monks.
St. Moses the Black (Strong)
One of the patriarchs, he was known as the, "man of prayer."
Pope Kyrollos the 6th
She is known as the desert mother, she met the priest Zosima and knew his story even though she never met him.
St. Mary of Egypt
Known as the last judge in the Old Testament and the anointer of kings, God spoke to him while he was a little boy.
Samuel
Enduring imprisonment and suffering, this martyr wrote the most books in the New Testament.
St. Paul
Known as the father of all monks, he led the way of monastic life in Egypt.
St. Anthony
He was the Bishop of Fayoum and Giza, known for selfless giving, he was known as the friend of the poor.
St. Abram
She was a widower who had 5 children and raised them in the fear of God.
St. Rebecca
She is originally a gentile from Moab, but through her love and loyalty, she became a great-grandmother to King David and to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ruth
This disciple was crucified upside down because he said he wasn’t worthy to die like Jesus.
St. Peter
Dedicated to God from birth, he was known for carrying Jesus up a mountain.
St. Bishoy
A Roman soldier, the Archangel Michael appeared to him and gave him a second sword. After his martyrdom, his relics were taken to Egypt.
St. Philopateer Mercurius
She refused to get married and became the bride of the prairie, her dad knelt before idols but she brought him back to the faith.
St. Demiana
This prophet never saw death, but went to heaven in a chariot of fire.
Elijah
Depicted with a book and a lion, this martyr brought Christianity to Egypt.
St. Mark
Known for his preaching and public speaking, he was known as, "the golden mouthed."
St. John Chrysostom
A close friend of Pope Kyrollos and worker of miracles, he is known as the wonder worker.
St. Mina
He was 12 years old when he was martyred, his name in Coptic means gold.
St. Abanoub
Sentenced to burn for their faith, God sent an angel to keep these 3 safe in the fiery furnace.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
One of the 7 deacons, he was stoned to death and was the first martyr to die for Christ.
St. Stephen
A monk in the desert, God provided for him a ½ loaf of bread brought by a crow each day and when St. Anthony visited him, the crow brought a full loaf.
St. Paula
A pope of Alexandria, this man defended the faith against a dangerous heresy.
St. Athanasious
Mentioned in the gospel of St. Luke, she was healed by Jesus. She was the wife of Chuza and supported Jesus and the disciples in their travels.
St. Joanna