The Ancient Manuscript 297

The source of the Life of Saint Mar Okeen is Manuscript no. 297, “Homilies” (Mayamer), in the library of the Monastery of the Virgin Mary (El-Sourian) in Wadi El-Natrun.

The Life states that its writer was Mar Michael, the saint’s disciple, who set it down in a short time at the request of the king. Read the Life of Saint Okeen and what his disciple wrote about his departure.

Sources

• Manuscript no. 297 (Homilies), Library of the El-Sourian Monastery