The righteous father Abba Giorgis of Gascha was born in the region of Wello, Borena province in 1357 E.C. His father Hizbe Sion was known by his contemporaries as “a comprehender of the Scriptures like Salathiel” (Salathiel refers to Ezra the Scribe). His mother was Emmena Sion from Bete Amhara.
The New Testament revelation of the Holy Trinity’s appearance to Abraham is the visit of the three guests of God to Abraham under the plains of Mamre.
Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul have become the two pillars of Church who were ardent preachers of the word of God, unshakable and valiant soldiers of the truth of Lord Jesus Christ. They feared neither beatings, nor even a martyric death, which they both suffered.
He whom none born of women was greater; He who kneeled to the Lord Christ while he was still in his mother’s womb, and was worthy to lay his hand upon the head of the Son of God during Baptism Saint John the Baptist was born on July 7.
The son of Nun, the disciple of chief of the Prophets Moses and author of the Old Testament book named after him, Joshua was from the tribe of Ephraim, born in Egypt. He was disciplined by Prophet Moses for he became obedient, humble, perfect and lowly before him due to which the spirit of Moses the prophet dwelt upon him and he prophesied in his days.
Saint Jude, the Apostle became a martyr on July 2 . He was the son of Joseph the carpenter and was one of the Seventy-two disciples. This Saint preached in many cities, including the island where he built a Church. He has also gone to the city of Edessa and healed Abgar, the King of Edessa, of his illness and baptized him.
Men have marveled at the spiritual fight of Abba Moses the Black for he seized the kingdom of heaven by force, even as the Holy Gospel said on Matthew (11, 12). He was strong in body and a mighty man in all his deeds. He ate, drank, killed, fornicated and no man could stand up before him. It is said he could eat a whole sheep and drink a skinful of wine at a sitting.
No King has ever risen as wise as King Solomon in the History of earthly Kingdom. His Legacy was grand for His dynasty spread all over Egypt and Palestine. His wealth measured with Diamonds, Gold and Silvers.
This feast started by order and all the people of the districts (in Egypt) celebrated it in honor of the glorious Archangel Saint Michael to his honour above all the angels, to his greatness and the archangel performed many miracles….
The blessed and pure seer of the mysteries of heaven Lalibela (surnamed Gebre Meskel), King of Ethiopia died on June 19. The parents of this Saint having begotten him, they raised him with the trepidation of God. At the age of his adulthood, he arrived at man’s estate. His elder brother who was a king heard of his inheritance of the kingdom. He sits upon his throne, jealous. He then sent and called him. When Saint Lalibela came, stood up before him and contrived a matter against him. After that, he commanded his servants to beat him with very many stripes, from the third hour of the day to the ninth hour.