ⲙⲉⲧϣⲫⲏⲣ [ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅꜱʜɪᴘ]

4th century saints Abba Apollo and Abba Apip

"Apollo was born in the City of Akhmim[...]From his early years Apollo grew and developed in saintliness, studying the subjects of Divinity. He was prepared from his youth to his life in a monastery. This decision was confirmed when he met a friend Apip and together they joined the monastery in Upper Egypt and became monks. They both tended to ascetic works and their life was full of good deeds.[...]"

"When the time of the departure of St. Apip from this world drew near, he called his friend St. Apollo. When he entered his cell, he heard him saying: ‘Hurry, we shall meet in Paradise.’ Apollo did not have the chance to bid him farewell, so he kissed him to receive his blessing. St. Apollo mentioned his friend St. Apip often in his conversations… and said to his disciples 'If you pray to the Lord Christ asking for the intercession of St. Apip, the Lord will fulfill your request,’”

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