The Martyrdom of Saint Timothy the Egyptian (from the Synaxarium)

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On the 21st of Ba’unah (corresponding to June 28), the Church commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Timothy of Egypt.

On this day, Saint Timothy—a native of Old Egypt—was martyred. He was a soldier serving under Arianus, the governor of Antinoopolis. When Emperor Diocletian issued a decree commanding the worship of idols, this soldier sprang into the midst of the crowd, seized the decree, and tore it up, proclaiming: "There is no God but Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God." Enraged, the governor seized him by the hair, threw him to the ground, and ordered him beaten until his flesh was mangled. Amidst this, he cried out: "O my Lord Jesus Christ, help me; for there is no God but You." The Lord beheld his steadfastness and sent His angel to heal him. He then returned to the governor, shouting: "There is no God but Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God." The governor subjected him to even harsher torture and finally had him beheaded, whereupon he received the crown of martyrdom.

May his prayers be with us. Amen.

[Mary Naeem]

Thank you for the excellent biography.