Fr Abd el-Mesih el-Habashi is one of the twentieth century’s great ascetics who lived in the Egyptian desert. He life is a witness to the continuity of the desert spirituality of the 4th century. He was man who was not concerned about anything or for anyone. His only concern was for the One.
The Paradise of the Fathers is the classic compilation of the lives and teachings of the early monastic saints. It has been said that for a monastic to achieve perfection there are only two books needed: the Bible and the Paradise of the Fathers.
1. Sat 12th Dec 2009 } Vespers: 5pm – 6:30pm 2. Sat 19th Dec 2009 } Midnight Tasbeha: 11pm – 3am 3. Sat 26nd Dec 2009 } First Liturgy: 4am – 6am 4. Sat 2nd Jan 2010 } Second Liturgy: 10am – 12pm
The work in the Tafoos project has resumed after a short break. The dome was brought to the monastery in two pieces and was fixed on top of the tafoos building. A black membrane was then stuck on the wood to protect the wood from rain until the copper sheets are placed on top.
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Fr Abd el-Mesih el-Habashi is one of the twentieth century’s great ascetics who lived in the Egyptian desert. He life is a witness to the continuity of the desert spirituality of the 4th century. He was man who was not concerned about anything or for anyone. His only concern was for the One.
