ANBA ABRAAM BISHOP OF FAYOUM. Anba Abraam – Bishop of Fayoum Brought up as a good Christian Was ordained a deacon Became a monk at 19 yrs old at El-Muharrak.

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ANBA ABRAAM BISHOP OF FAYOUM

Anba Abraam – Bishop of Fayoum Brought up as a good Christian Was ordained a deacon Became a monk at 19 yrs old at El-Muharrak monastery Lived a humble & pure life, with deep prayers Ordained a priest & Abbott (head monk) of monastery Improved the monastery spiritually & physically

Anba Abraam – Bishop of Fayoum Anba Abraam gave abundantly to: poor, orphans, widows, all in need Some monks were upset; they thought it was wasteful Anba Abraam was removed Left El-Muharrak monastery, went to El-Baramous monastery Ordained Bishop of El- Fayyoum and El-Giza Performed many miracles while alive & after departure

CHARITY Called “ ““ “father of the poor & the destitute” Gave m mm money, clothing and food to all in need He turned residence into a home for the poor Made sure his food was never better than food offered to the poor Anba Abraam – Bishop of Fayoum CHARITYPRAYER 2 FAMOUS VIRTUES: CHARITY & PRAYER

PRAYER Had great knowledge of the B BB Bible and other holy books Through p pp prayers many miracles were performed People from all over the world, came to receive blessing & were h hh healed Anba Abraam – Bishop of Fayoum

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” 2 Corinthians 9:7 Anba Abraam – Bishop of Fayoum

WHY SHOULD I GIVE? What I have is from God, NOT my own To share God’s blessings with others To help those in need To obey God’s commandment: to love one another. We are all created in the image of God & are all “brothers” & “sisters” The more I give, the more I receive because the more God will bless me Anba Abraam – Bishop of Fayoum

WHAT DO I GIVE? Money Money Time Time Love Love Effort Effort Anything Anything Anba Abraam – Bishop of Fayoum

HOW DO I GIVE? I give with a aa all I h hh have I give with a aa all my h hh heart I give with a aa all my l ll love Without WORRIES … like the widow with the 2 mites WHY? Because I t tt trust in God … that He will take c cc care of me and provide for me That’s what makes A AA Anba Abraam a great SAINT!

This week … Make sure to pass on God’s blessings by giving and sharing with others … give with all your hearts! Through the intercession of Anba Abraam

Prayer Victory We PRAY because... Prayer gives us Victory! FIGHT and DO NOT GIVE IN to the devil’s tricks … Set a TIME - morning, before meals, before bed Pray while you have ENERGY - don’t leave prayer to the very end CONCENTRATE - quiet place & close eyes ROUTINE may be “hard” at first, but keep trying, it gets easier. Prayer is your WEAPON, keep using it, you’ll get better at it!