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A Special Week in the Coptic History
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The Discovery of the Relics of St John the Baptist and the Prophet Elisha
Baounah 2nd (June 9): The Discovery of the Relics of St John the Baptist and the Prophet Elisha at the Monastery of St Macarius The New York Times of Jan 7, 1979, tells the story of the great discovery at St Macarius Monastery, along with a photo of the box...Church of the Dormition
Church of the Dormition, Jerusalem The Church of the Dormition is located on Mt Zion. It is built at the location said since ancient times to be the place where St Mary died, and where the Assumption occurred. A beautiful and larger-than-life wood carving of St Mary lies peacefully in a chapel in the lower...St Philopater Mercurius, (AKA Abu Saifain)
St Philopater Mercurius, Also Known as Abu Saifain Saint Mercurius is an impressive figure in his icons, mounting on a horse, and holding two swords above his head. His story is an inspiration of courage, bravery, and faithfulness. He was born and raised a Christian, with the name Philopater, which is Greek for “Lover of...St. Mark (May 8th)
The Commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Great Saint Mark the Evangelist It was on the 30th day of the Coptic month of Baramouda in the year 68 A.D. that St Mark - he who established the first church in Egypt, and he who wrote the Gospel which bears his name - was martyred in Egypt....
