African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) August 5th     Cantidus, Cantidian, and Sibelius (4th century) Martyrs of Egypt. August 7th    Or (390) A hermit of the Thebaid (Upper Egypt), said to have supernatural radiance due to his years of strict asceticism.  “For a monk, this is the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ to … More Dispatch from the Desert:  August 3rd thru 9th

African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) There are no African, or African associated saints listed in the Prologue of Ohrid for the week.  If anyone has a list from another source, please feel free to send the information. A Word from the Fathers & Mothers “An old man was sitting in his cell and a voice … More Dispatch from the Desert:  July 27th thru August 2nd

African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) July 13th:  Sarah of the Nile (370)  She became an ascetic as a young woman and struggled against her temptations for sixty years along the Nile River.  Many women saw Sarah’s example and also became nuns.  Nine lessons in the Sayings of the Desert Fathers and several in … More Dispatch from the Desert:  July 13th thru 19th

African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) July 6th:  Sisoes the Great (429)  He was a native Egyptian and disciple of Abba Anthony the Great.  After the death of the teacher, God had favor on his ascetic efforts and gave him the grace to perform miracles and drive away unclean spirits.  Fifty-four lessons in the … More Dispatch from the Desert:  July 6th thru 12th