Saint Mina
ancestor earth Christian single tradition · 2
Saint Mina is a Christian saint whose relics are housed in the Monastery of Saint Mina in Egypt. A cathedral dedicated to him was destroyed during the Arab invasions of the 7th century, indicating his veneration dates to at least that period. His monastery, built near the remains of an old city, is one of the most famous monasteries in Egypt today.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 600 CE
- Attested period
- 600 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Cathedral destroyed during 7th century Arab invasions; monastery remains active today.
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The relics of Saint Mina, as well as that of Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria lie in this monastery. The cathedral of Saint Mina was destroyed during the Arab invasions of the 7th century.”
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