Martyrdom And the Coptic Church

They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented—  of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth.  

Hebrews 11:37-38

St. Mark who preached Christianity in Alexandria, Egypt was an Apostle, Evangelist and Martyr. He was dragged through the streets of Alexandria until his head was detached from his body thus received the Heavenly Crown of Martyrdom. 

May his prayers be with us all Amen.

Happy Feast of Nayrouz to all.

Martyrdom And the Coptic Church They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They...
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St. Marcurius

St. Marcurius
The Feast of his Martyrdom
 

Archangel Michael appeared to Mercurius holding a shining sword. He said:

"Mercurius, servant of Jesus Christ, don't be afraid. Take this sword from my hand and fight the Berbers with it. Don't forget your God when you come back victoriously. I am Michael the Archangel, whom God sent to inform you that you should suffer for the Lord's name. I shall be with you and support you, until you complete your testimony. The name of our Lord Jesus Christ will be Glorified in you."

The saint took the sword from the archangel, hence the name Abu-Seifein - "the holder of two swords", a military sword and a divine sword. He conquered the Berbers, feeling the assurance of divine strength. When Decius heard the news about the triumphant victory, he appointed Mercurius prince.

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#Martyr #TwoSwords

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Saint Philopateer

Saint Philopateer  

Great-martyr Mercurius (224 – 250) was a Christian saint and martyr.  Born as Philopateer in the city of Rome, his original name means "lover of the Father".

Saint Mercurius is also known by the name Abu-Seifein, which in Arabic means, "the holder of two swords", referring to a second sword given to him by Archangel Michael.

#AbuSeifein #TwoSwords
#ServentofJesusChrist #Saint

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St. Mark The Apostle The Evangelist of the Land of Egypt

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St. Mercurius

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St. George The Great Martyr

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Celebration of El-Nayrouz

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