2. parents prayed to God to give them a son St. Mary answered his mother’s prayers by saying “Amin”, so she called him Mina joined the army then went to the desert God wanted him to be a martyr after he was martyred the soldiers tried to burn his body but his body was not harmed when they buried him, miracles occurred in this burial site this why he is called the miracle worker

3. obedience love self-control determination prayer and fasting giving intercession

5. Pope Kyrillos was a good friend of St. Mina and often spoke to him directly when needing advice! the monastery where his body is consecrated is still alive today!

6. Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. Matthew 16:24