Orthodox Icon of St. Sarah of Egypt

Saint Sarah of Egypt

July 13th
Troparion (Tone 8)
In you, O Venerable Mother Sarah, the faithful image of God shone forth, for you carried your cross and followed Christ. You taught by your deeds how to spurn the body, for it passes away, and how to value the soul, for it is immortal. Wherefore, your soul is forever in happiness with the angels.

During St. Sarah's sixty years living as a hermit near the Nile, she fought with many demons tempting her to indulge in fornication. She lived a very ascetic life. Many visited her in the desert and sought her advice. She is reported to have said "It is good to give alms for men's sake. Even if it is only done to please men, through it one can begin to seek to please God." St. Sarah is one of the few women to be included in the Sayings of the Desert Fathers. She is more commonly known as Amma Sarah.

This icon is by the hand of Robert Brewster.

Order # rbp-02