His Childhood
How many siblings did he have?
5 brothers
Which desert did he go to?
The wilderness of Shiheet
What did he do to stay awake?
Tied his hair to the ceiling
What year did he depart?
417 A.D.
Who raised him and his siblings? And why?
His mother because his father died
How long did he stay there?
3 years
Why did he try to always stay awake?
Who did he live with when he departed?
Abba Paul of Tammoh
What year was he born in?
320 A.D.
How old was he when he first became a monk?
20 years old
Which book did he find difficult to memorize, so the author appeared to him and explained?
Jeremiah
Who were the saints that visited him?
St. Ephraim the Syrian and St. John the Short
Where was he born?
Shansha, Egypt
What was the name of the monk he was under guidance?
Anba Pemwah
What happened the first time Jesus appeared to St. Bishoy?
St. Bishoy washed His feet
What did the angel tell his mother?
The Lord says "Give me one of your children to be My servant"
When did he leave, and where did he go?
After the departure of his teacher, he secluded himself in a cave.
What happened the second time the Lord appeared to St. Bishoy.
He carried him on his back up a mountain.