The Coptic Orthodox Church has announced that the murder of the 21
Egyptian Christians killed by the so-called Islamic State in Libya will
be commemorated in its Church calendar.
Pope Tawadros II announced that the names of the martyrs will be
inserted into the Coptic Synaxarium, the Oriental Church’s equivalent to
the Roman Martyrology. This procedure is also equivalent to
canonization in the Latin Church.
According to terrasanta.net, the martyrdom of the 21 Christians will
be commemorated on the 8th Amshir of the Coptic calendar, or February
15th of the Gregorian calendar. The commemoration falls on the feast day
of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple.
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Well that was quick. But honestly, sometimes there is just no need for prolonged hearings and investigations. Great New Martyrs of Egypt and Libya pray for us!
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May they repose in the love of their Maker and on the last day rise in the glory of Christ, their God.
Where did you get this icon?
It was sent to me in an email from a discussion group I belong to. The iconographer has given permission to reproduce and disseminate it as long as no money is involved. It is a great gift to God and His martyrs.
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