St. Pishoy Washing the Feet of Jesus Christ

July 15th
Troparion (Tone 1)
Thou didst appear making the wilderness thy home, an angel in the flesh, a doer of wonders; and by fasts, vigils and prayers thou didst receive heavenly gifts. Therefore, thou dost heal the sick and the souls of those who hasten to thee, O God-mantled Father Pishoy. Glory to him who hath given thee power; glory to him who through thee accomplished healing for all.

St. Pishoy was born in 320 in the Nile valley. He was the frailest of his pious parents' seven sons. It was revealed to his mother in a dream that he was to be especially devoted to the Lord so that His strength would be made perfect in weakness. Pishoy joined the monastery in the scetis when he was 20. He succeeded St. John the Short as Abbot of the monastery, because of his great humility and hospitality. He loved the Scriptures so much that he had much of the Bible memorized. He was so fond of Jeremiah, he was called "the Jeremian". He was always welcoming strangers. Once, when he was washing a weary traveler's feet, the man said: "My chosen Pishoy, you are an honorable man!" The saint realized it was the Lord and bowed down and worshiped. This icon commemorates that event. St. Pishoy reposed in the Lord on July 15, 408, and was buried with his good friend, Abba Paul El-Tamouhi. In 842, their bodies were exhumed and carried in great procession to St. Pishoy Monastery. They looked as if they had just died.

This Icon is by the hand of Maikel Gerges.

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