Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church

Daily Synaxarium
The Martyrdom of St. Macrobius (Makrawy) the Bishop.

On this day the blessed Saint Anba Makrawy (Macrobius) the bishop was martyred. This father was of the nobles of Ashmun Grais (Ashmun Kharirat) and he was ordained bishop for Nikiu (Nakiyos). When persecution against Christians started, Youfanyous, the Governor, sent for the Saint to appear before him. Before he went to the Governor, he went before the Holy Altar, lifted up his hands and prayed. He hid the Altar accessories (Utensils) and the service vestments in a place in the altar. He prayed again to the Lord Christ to guard His church. Then he went with the messengers to the Governor who asked him about his name and his hometown. When the Governor realized that he was the Bishop of the city, he ordered him to be beaten and humiliated. They mixed lime with vinegar and poured it down his throat. Nevertheless, God guarded him and he was unharmed.

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We thank you for this day and for the gifts that You have blessed us with. We live in Your promise that You will never leave us, but be our source of strength, satisfying our souls and filling our hearts with Your goodness. In a world where we are faced with daily challenges, may we always be reminded of Your great love and sacrifice for us. Guide our path in life so that we may always grow in the knowledge of Your love and be united as one family in the bond of faith.

In Jesus Christ's Name, Amen.

	"Those who can train the ignorant and inspire them with a love for instruction and discipline should be called moulders of men. So too should those who reform the dissolute, remodelling their life to one of virtue, conforming to God's will. For gentleness and selfcontrol are a blessing and a sure hope for the souls of men." St. Antony the Great.

Archive: The Council of Churches in Queensland welcomes the Coptic Orthodox Church as a new member
Date: 26/04/09 | Source
Joyfully and with prayer the Coptic Orthodox Church was welcomed into membership at the opening worship preceding the General Council meeting of Queensland Churches Together, held in the Uniting Church Centre at Auchenflower, Brisbane, on Saturday 27 October, 2007. Read More