St. Moses the Strong

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On his way to another monk’s evaluation, he said “this sand is my sins which are trailing out behind me, while I go judge the sins of another”.

After leaving his life of sin he became a monk and lived a monastic life.

St. Moses was a worshipper of the sun who committed many sins
One day he asked God to reveal Himself to him. He went to the wilderness and met St. Isodore the priest and St. Macarius the Great who baptised him.
During his public confession, St. Macarius saw a black tablet symbolizing St. Moses’ sins. An angel appeared, erasing each sin as he confessed, until the tablet was entirely white.
St. Moses spent many years fighting the devil and often sought St. Isodore for guidance. He increased his worship, fasting, and prayer in return.
He was killed by the Berbers and received the crown of martyrdom