African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid)
- John of Thebes (Feb. 6th), 6th century monk of Palestine, founder of the Choziba Monastery which is still in use today.
- Conitus of Alexandria (Feb. 8th), martyred in 249
- Mary & Martha of Tanis [Hermopolis, Egypt] (Feb. 8th), virgin-martyrs
A Word from the Fathers & Mothers
The Meekness of Abba Bes:
- Do not swear an oath
- Do not lie
- Do not be angry with anyone
- Live in utmost stillness
- Live in serenity
- Be extremely humble
- Hold yourself unworthy
- Speak a little when asked
- Be reluctant to speak
Lives of the Desert Fathers IV on Abba Bess
Desert Fathers Dispatch 