African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) November 3 Elias of Egypt (4th/5th century) Perhaps the same Abba Elias with 8 lessons in the Sayings of the Desert Fathers.  He lived among the rocks near Antinoe, a city in Upper Egypt (Lower Nubia).  He was hearaled for his asceticism and healing.  Abba Elias reposed at … More Dispatch from the Desert: November 2nd thru 8th

African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) October 28th Terence, Africanus, Maximus, Pompeius, and the 36 (250) Martyrs in Carthage. October 30 Eutropia, Alexander, Cronion, Julian, Macarius, and 12 Companions (250)  Martyrs in Alexandria. A Word from the Fathers & Mothers Honor God in dee, praise Him in word, and unceasingly remember Him in the … More Dispatch from the Desert: October 26th thru November 1st

African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) October 19  Varus and the Seven (ca. 307)  Varus was a Roman officer living in Egypt and a secret Christian.  He took care of imprisoned Christian teachers who encouraged him to join them as they were tortured and martyred. Cleopatra (327) & John (320)  Not the Egyptian queen.  … More Dispatch from the Desert: October 19th thru 25th

African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) October 18  Apostle and Evangelist Luke (1st century)  Luke was born in Antioch and and became one of the 70 Apostles Jesus sent to preach during His earthly ministry (Luke 10:1-24).  He and Cleopas saw the resurrected Lord on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-32).  Luke authored one … More Dispatch from the Desert: October 12th thru 18th

African Saints (from the Prologue of Ohrid) October 5     Dionysius (265) Born into a pagan family in Alexandria and a student of Origen.  Dionysius became the Bishop of Alexandria in 247 during a time of great persecution having to encouage his flock to hold firm against false teaching.  October 8     Thais(Taisia) (340)  She was a … More Dispatch from the Desert: October 5th thru 11th