Orthodox Saints

This book is the product of collected from a few articles issued after the passing of Fr Pishoy after reviewing and adding to it. A Life of growing in the Lord for a Contemporary Priest My God allowed me to meet the blessed brother Sami Kamel Ishak (Abuna Pishoy Kamel) in 1953 AD at the beginning of my university studies in Alexandria. At that time, he was a servant in the Church of the Virgin Mary in Muharram Bey. Sami Kamel was characterized by an open, loving heart with wisdom, accompanied by a simple life. His virtues and spiritual abilities were apparent to all who met him, and his ...

I thank You, My Lord Jesus, O You who genuinely loves children. You became a child that I may experience You being a wonderous friend! When You entered Jerusalem, the infants and little children rejoiced and were praising You without anyone teaching them. For my sake You were crucified, allow me to kiss Your wounds! How joyful were the angels with the martyrs, especially the little children among them! Satan and his evil angels were envious, since they were banished from heaven, while we became like righteous angels! We await Your coming on the clouds that we may also join the procession of...

In a world of rapid advances in modern technology grafted together with the continual evolution of contemporary philosophies, humanity is plagued by an increasing number of cases of depression, psychological ailments and suicides. These societal maladies affect even our youth. By contrast the Church's Early Fathers, pastors, ascetics and theologians never expressed concerns associated with such hardships. Despite the ardent believer's exposure to today's many adversities he remains unaffected mainly because of his appreciation of man's true eminence. The Church's Fathers often invite us to ...