Coptic Saints

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Egypt was one of the first countries to know Christianity, with Saint Mark the Evangelist bringing Christianity to the country [1] around 55 AD. [2]

The Egyptian Christians, also known as the Copts, have produced thousands of saints, many of whom are recognised simultaneously in the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Eastern Orthodox Churches, and the Catholic Church.

The following is not meant to be a complete list of Coptic (Egyptian) saints, rather a mere collection.

Contents

[edit] Popes

[edit] Bishops

[edit] Monks and hermits

[edit] Soldiers and army officers

A Coptic icon of Saint Maurice
A Coptic icon of Saint Maurice
    • Sts. Felix and Regula الشهيدان فيليكس وريجولا، من شهداء الكتيبة الطيبية
    • St. Maurice الشهيد موريس قائد الكتيبة الطيبية
    • St. Menas الشهيد مارمينا العجايبي

[edit] Other martyrs

[edit] Other saints

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Translation of St Mark book by Pope Shenouda III http://tasbeha.org/content/hh_books/Stmark
  2. ^ History of the Coptic Church by Fr Menassa Youhanna