St. Moses the Ethopian

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Feastday: August 28
Patron of Africa
330 - 405

A man known for his strength and ferocity, St. Moses was an Abyssinian slave and was released because of his nature. The leader of a gang of thieves, Moses sought refuge at Sketis, where he was converted to Christianity. There he became known for his supernatural gifts, and his wisdom is included in the sayings of the Desert Fathers. Theophilus of Alexandria ordained him to the priesthood. When Bedouins attacked Moses c. 395/400, he offered no resistance; he was buried at Dair al-Baramus, the Monastery of the Romans, in the Valley of Natron. His relics are now in the Church of Al Adra (the Virgin).

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Terry Washington
8 months ago
What better way of showing God's all forgiving and all loving nature than the life of St.Moses-once the leader of a group of brigands(and murderers) than his conversion and ultimate redemption by his dwelling amongst a group of monks, one of whose number he became and giving his life for their sake? Is St Moses the patron saint of repentant criminals?-if not then he SHOULD be-too many people say"I've messed up my life- God doesn't want anything to do with me anymore as I've sinned so grievously" No matter how late in life, it's NEVER too late to begin a fresh start in His eyes!
Liv
1 year ago
Very helpful, thank you :)

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