saints of Egypt
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May 8th – Saint of the Day: Saint Arsenius the Great, Imperial Tutor & Desert Monk
He had access to emperors… and chose the desert. 🏜️🔥 Saint Arsenius the Great was a Roman nobleman, brilliant scholar, deacon, and tutor to imperial princes. He had status, comfort, influence, and the kind of résumé people chase for a… Continue reading
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March 27th – Saint of the Day: Saint John of Egypt, Hermit
From carpenter to desert prophet, Saint John of Egypt lived so close to God that even an emperor sought his counsel. 🔥🏜️ He vanished into the Egyptian desert, embraced silence, fasting, and radical obedience, and became known as “the Seer.”… Continue reading
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February 9th – Saint of the Day: Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr
🦷🔥 Most people think saints lived “safe” lives in quiet places. Saint Apollonia of Alexandria proves otherwise. In 3rd century Alexandria, a violent mob demanded she deny Christ. They even shattered her teeth. And she still refused to betray Jesus.… Continue reading
Holy Manna! 