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Paisius the Great, the righteous saint

Paisius the Great, the righteous saint

His name in the ancient Syrian synagogues (13th century AD) is Paisios, in the Byzantine synagogues he is called Panesios, and among the Syriacs and Copts he is called “Bsheih,” “Bishoy,” or “Bishai.” […]

Saint Anthony the Great

Anthony the Great

He is the father of all monks and the founder of the monastic order. He was born in the year 251 AD in the town of Qaman Al-Arous, Beni Suef. His father died while he was still alive

Icon of Saint Basil the Great

Basil the Great

His life Saint Basil was born in Caesarea, Cappadocia[1] in the year 330 AD. From a prominent aristocratic family. His paternal grandfather was called Basilius. He left everything

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