St. Pope Kyrillos VI
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He was the 116th Pope of Alexandria
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St. Mina
He was his patron saint and best friend
Lion
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He encountered a lion during his visit to Ethiopia. By making the sign of the Cross, the lion remained calm
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Story
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Born in 1902, he showed a deep spiritual inclination from a young age, expressing a strong love for prayer and scripture.
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He chose the path of monasticism, becoming Fr. Mina El-Baramosy.
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He spent years in solitude as a hermit
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After becoming Pope, he led the Coptic Church through a challenging era, with wisdom and spiritual strength.
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He initiated the foundational steps for establishing churches in immigrant communities.
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He departed in 1971, and was canonized as saint in 2013
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He inspired a spiritual revival and left a lasting impact on the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Quotes
Rest assured and do not think too much about any matter. Leave it to God who is in control.
There are no bad days and there are no good days, there are only days without prayer and days with prayer.
Prayer can do all things, for it moves the Hand that manages the whole universe.