Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel: Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894) — OCR

Homilies · Saint Michael the Archangel — three encomiums (Budge 1894) · bohairic · L0 witness (OCR) · L1 Cairene · L2 Kemetic · English

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9THE LIBRARYTHE LIBRARYTHE LIBRARY
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11VICTORIA UNIVERSITYVICTORIA UNIVERSITYVICTORIA UNIVERSITY
12TorontoTorontoToronto
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13THREE ENCOMIUMSTHREE ENCOMIUMSTHREE ENCOMIUMS
14BY THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ALENANDRIN,BY THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ALENANDRIN,BY THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ALENANDRIN,
15SEVERUS, PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH, ANDSEVERUS, PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH, ANDSEVERUS, PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH, AND
16ⲧⲩ BISHOP OF TRAKIⲧⲩ BISHOP OF TRAKIti BISHOP OF TRAKI
17THE COPTIC TEXTS WITH EXTRACTS FROMTHE COPTIC TEXTS WITH EXTRACTS FROMTHE COPTIC TEXTS WITH EXTRACTS FROM
18ARABIC AND ETIHIOPIC VERSIONS, EDITED, WITH A TRANSLATIONARABIC AND ETIHIOPIC VERSIONS, EDITED, WITH A TRANSLATIONARABIC AND ETIHIOPIC VERSIONS, EDITED, WITH A TRANSLATION
19E. A. WALLIS BUDGE, Litt. D.,E. A. WALLIS BUDGE, Litt. D.,E. A. WALLIS BUDGE, Litt. D.,
20FORMERLY SCHOLAR OF CHRIST'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, AND TYRWHITTFORMERLY SCHOLAR OF CHRIST'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, AND TYRWHITTFORMERLY SCHOLAR OF CHRIST'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, AND TYRWHITT
21TEBREW SCIIOLAR, KEEPER OF THE DEPARTMENT OFF EGYPTIANTEBREW SCIIOLAR, KEEPER OF THE DEPARTMENT OFF EGYPTIANTEBREW SCIIOLAR, KEEPER OF THE DEPARTMENT OFF EGYPTIAN
22AND ASSYRIAN ANTIQUITIES ⲕⲓ MUSEUM.AND ASSYRIAN ANTIQUITIES ⲕⲓ MUSEUM.AND ASSYRIAN ANTIQUITIES ki MUSEUM.
23LONDON:LONDON:LONDON:
24KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRUBNER & Co., LipKEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRUBNER & Co., LipKEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRUBNER & Co., Lip
25PATERNOSTER ⲏⲟ CIIARING CROSS ROAD.PATERNOSTER ⲏⲟ CIIARING CROSS ROAD.PATERNOSTER yo CIIARING CROSS ROAD.
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42CONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTS
43PacePacePace
44INTRODUCTION ...................... IXINTRODUCTION ...................... IXINTRODUCTION ...................... IX
45ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE COPTIC TEXTS . . . ...ⲓⲟENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE COPTIC TEXTS . . . ...ⲓⲟENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE COPTIC TEXTS . . . ...io
46TE ENCOMIUM BY ABBA THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1TE ENCOMIUM BY ABBA THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1TE ENCOMIUM BY ABBA THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1
47Tue ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUS, PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH ...ⲟTue ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUS, PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH ...ⲟTue ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUS, PATRIARCH OF ANTIOCH ...o
48Tue Excoaius vy Eusrarsivs, Bisnor or Ⲧⲕⲁⲕ ...ⲟTue Excoaius vy Eusrarsivs, Bisnor or Ⲧⲕⲁⲕ ...ⲟTue Excoaius vy Eusrarsivs, Bisnor or Tkak ...o
49Tue ⲇⲕⲁⲃⲓⲥ VERSION ⲟⲕ THE Ⲕⲛⲥⲟⲁⲓⲅⲙ ny THEODOSIUSTue ⲇⲕⲁⲃⲓⲥ VERSION ⲟⲕ THE Ⲕⲛⲥⲟⲁⲓⲅⲙ ny THEODOSIUSTue ḋkavis VERSION ok THE Knsoaiġm ny THEODOSIUS
50THE ARABIC VERSION OF THE ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUSTHE ARABIC VERSION OF THE ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUSTHE ARABIC VERSION OF THE ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUS
51(EXTRACT) + « « « + + + = + « = = «+ «= = « « . . 155(EXTRACT) + « « « + + + = + « = = «+ «= = « « . . 155(EXTRACT) + « « « + + + = + « = = «+ «= = « « . . 155
52Tie ARABIC VERSION OF THE ENCOMIUM BY KUSTATIIUSTie ARABIC VERSION OF THE ENCOMIUM BY KUSTATIIUSTie ARABIC VERSION OF THE ENCOMIUM BY KUSTATIIUS
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54ThE ETHIOPIC VERSION OF TIE ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUS . . . 193ThE ETHIOPIC VERSION OF TIE ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUS . . . 193ThE ETHIOPIC VERSION OF TIE ENCOMIUM BY SEVERUS . . . 193
55Tue Corric rorMS OF (GREEK WORDS WHICH OCCUR IN THETue Corric rorMS OF (GREEK WORDS WHICH OCCUR IN THETue Corric rorMS OF (GREEK WORDS WHICH OCCUR IN THE
56ENCOMIUMS + + « + oo oe oe ...217ENCOMIUMS + + « + oo oe oe ...217ENCOMIUMS + + « + oo oe oe ...217
57List OF PROPER NAMES . . + + « oo 0 ...ⲀList OF PROPER NAMES . . + + « oo 0 ...ⲀList OF PROPER NAMES . . + + « oo 0 ...A
58JJJ
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59ⲣ ⲗⲉ ⲓⲥⲣ ⲗⲉ ⲓⲥr le isdraft · guess[…]
60Ix the summer of the year 1892 1 had the pleasureIx the summer of the year 1892 1 had the pleasureIx the summer of the year 1892 1 had the pleasure
61of showing to the Marquess of Bute, at the British Museum,of showing to the Marquess of Bute, at the British Museum,of showing to the Marquess of Bute, at the British Museum,
62a bilingual Coptic and Arabic manuscript containing threea bilingual Coptic and Arabic manuscript containing threea bilingual Coptic and Arabic manuscript containing three
63unpublished Encomiums upon Saint Michael the Archanoclunpublished Encomiums upon Saint Michael the Archanoclunpublished Encomiums upon Saint Michael the Archanocl
64by Abba Theodosius, Archbishop of Alexandria, Severusby Abba Theodosius, Archbishop of Alexandria, Severusby Abba Theodosius, Archbishop of Alexandria, Severus
65of Antioch, Bishop of Trake, respectively;of Antioch, Bishop of Trake, respectively;of Antioch, Bishop of Trake, respectively;
66this manuscript is the property of Lord Zouche, who wasthis manuscript is the property of Lord Zouche, who wasthis manuscript is the property of Lord Zouche, who was
67so kind as to allow me to take a complete copy of itso kind as to allow me to take a complete copy of itso kind as to allow me to take a complete copy of it
68so far back as 1885. Lord Bute enquired concerningso far back as 1885. Lord Bute enquired concerningso far back as 1885. Lord Bute enquired concerning
69the contents of the Encomiums, and regretted that thesethe contents of the Encomiums, and regretted that thesethe contents of the Encomiums, and regretted that these
70interesting documents were not accessible to the studentsinteresting documents were not accessible to the studentsinteresting documents were not accessible to the students
71of the carly history and literature of Egyptian Christianity,of the carly history and literature of Egyptian Christianity,of the carly history and literature of Egyptian Christianity,
72and subsequently he undertook to defray the expensesand subsequently he undertook to defray the expensesand subsequently he undertook to defray the expenses
73connected with the printing of the same.connected with the printing of the same.connected with the printing of the same.
74To Lord Bute we already owe a work on the CopticTo Lord Bute we already owe a work on the CopticTo Lord Bute we already owe a work on the Coptic
75Liturgy,” and it is to his help that those who occupyLiturgy,” and it is to his help that those who occupyLiturgy,” and it is to his help that those who occupy
76themselves with the Christian literature of Egypt owethemselves with the Christian literature of Egypt owethemselves with the Christian literature of Egypt owe
77the appearance of this contribution to printed Copticthe appearance of this contribution to printed Copticthe appearance of this contribution to printed Coptic
78texts.texts.texts.
79There is no reason for doubting that the threeThere is no reason for doubting that the threeThere is no reason for doubting that the three
80Encomiums were written about the Deginning of theEncomiums were written about the Deginning of theEncomiums were written about the Deginning of the
81® Lhe Coptic Morning Service for the Lord’s Jay, translated into® Lhe Coptic Morning Service for the Lord’s Jay, translated into® Lhe Coptic Morning Service for the Lord’s Jay, translated into
82English by John, Marquess of Bute, K. T., with the original CopticEnglish by John, Marquess of Bute, K. T., with the original CopticEnglish by John, Marquess of Bute, K. T., with the original Coptic
83of those parts said aloud, London, 1882.of those parts said aloud, London, 1882.of those parts said aloud, London, 1882.
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84ⲅ century of our era, and in them we sce some ofⲅ century of our era, and in them we sce some ofġ century of our era, and in them we sce some of
85the carliest specimens of this class of Coptic literature inthe carliest specimens of this class of Coptic literature inthe carliest specimens of this class of Coptic literature in
86existence. The most ardent lover of Coptic literatureexistence. The most ardent lover of Coptic literatureexistence. The most ardent lover of Coptic literature
87must confess that the lives of Coptic saints and themust confess that the lives of Coptic saints and themust confess that the lives of Coptic saints and the
88Encomiums upon them are generally too full of miraclesEncomiums upon them are generally too full of miraclesEncomiums upon them are generally too full of miracles
89and somewhat monotonous exhortations ⲉⲟ the listenerand somewhat monotonous exhortations ⲉⲟ the listenerand somewhat monotonous exhortations eo the listener
90and reader, but the Encomiums now published for theand reader, but the Encomiums now published for theand reader, but the Encomiums now published for the
91first time arc interesting exceptions to the rule, for theyfirst time arc interesting exceptions to the rule, for theyfirst time arc interesting exceptions to the rule, for they
92contain narratives which are full of importance, not onlycontain narratives which are full of importance, not onlycontain narratives which are full of importance, not only
93for the philologist and antiquary, but also for the studentfor the philologist and antiquary, but also for the studentfor the philologist and antiquary, but also for the student
94of comparative folk-lore and demonology. Ⲧⲟ the Copticof comparative folk-lore and demonology. Ⲧⲟ the Copticof comparative folk-lore and demonology. To the Coptic
95texts are appended the complete narrative portions oftexts are appended the complete narrative portions oftexts are appended the complete narrative portions of
96the Arabic translation of the Encomiums, and the Iithiopicthe Arabic translation of the Encomiums, and the Iithiopicthe Arabic translation of the Encomiums, and the Iithiopic
97version of the Tincomium upon Saint Michael by Severusversion of the Tincomium upon Saint Michael by Severusversion of the Tincomium upon Saint Michael by Severus
98of Antioch, cdited from a venerable manuscript of theof Antioch, cdited from a venerable manuscript of theof Antioch, cdited from a venerable manuscript of the
99NV century ⲛⲓ the British Museum.NV century ⲛⲓ the British Museum.NV century ni the British Museum.
100The Iincomium by luustathius, Bishop of rake, is ofThe Iincomium by luustathius, Bishop of rake, is ofThe Iincomium by luustathius, Bishop of rake, is of
101special interest, for ⲛ supplies details concerning thespecial interest, for ⲛ supplies details concerning thespecial interest, for n supplies details concerning the
102making of ⲁⲛ ekiv ⲟ Saint Michael, and containsmaking of ⲁⲛ ekiv ⲟ Saint Michael, and containsmaking of an ekiv o Saint Michael, and contains
103an extract from the Coptic version ⲟ 2. whichan extract from the Coptic version ⲟ 2. whichan extract from the Coptic version o 2. which
104we now know existed. Ⲧⲟ my friend Prof. I Guidi ofwe now know existed. Ⲧⲟ my friend Prof. I Guidi ofwe now know existed. To my friend Prof. I Guidi of
105Rome T am indebted for valuable assistance in readingRome T am indebted for valuable assistance in readingRome T am indebted for valuable assistance in reading
106the proof sheets of the Arabic portion of the work.the proof sheets of the Arabic portion of the work.the proof sheets of the Arabic portion of the work.
107May 135. 1894.May 135. 1894.May 135. 1894.
108E. A. WALLIS BUDGE.E. A. WALLIS BUDGE.E. A. WALLIS BUDGE.
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109INTRODUCTION.INTRODUCTION.INTRODUCTION.
110The manuscript from which the Coptic texts printedThe manuscript from which the Coptic texts printedThe manuscript from which the Coptic texts printed
111in this volume are taken is the property of Lord Zouche,in this volume are taken is the property of Lord Zouche,in this volume are taken is the property of Lord Zouche,
112and was brought from Cairo by Curzon, the famousand was brought from Cairo by Curzon, the famousand was brought from Cairo by Curzon, the famous
113author of Visits to Monasteries in the Levant, London,author of Visits to Monasteries in the Levant, London,author of Visits to Monasteries in the Levant, London,
11418.49, some fifty years ago. It consists of 187 leaves18.49, some fifty years ago. It consists of 187 leaves18.49, some fifty years ago. It consists of 187 leaves
115of thick brownish-white paper, which now measureof thick brownish-white paper, which now measureof thick brownish-white paper, which now measure
116ⲓⲓ in. by 9; the edges have been trimmed and gilded,ⲓⲓ in. by 9; the edges have been trimmed and gilded,ii in. by 9; the edges have been trimmed and gilded,
117and the book is bound in modern binding. On theand the book is bound in modern binding. On theand the book is bound in modern binding. On the
118inside of the front cover is written: —inside of the front cover is written: —inside of the front cover is written: —
119“History of the wonders produced by the cabalistic“History of the wonders produced by the cabalistic“History of the wonders produced by the cabalistic
120“use of the name of the Archangel Michael. A very“use of the name of the Archangel Michael. A very“use of the name of the Archangel Michael. A very
121“carly, and very fine Coptic Manuscript, with the Arabic“carly, and very fine Coptic Manuscript, with the Arabic“carly, and very fine Coptic Manuscript, with the Arabic
122“translation on the margin. Ⲙ came from Cairo, and“translation on the margin. Ⲙ came from Cairo, and“translation on the margin. M came from Cairo, and
123“is the finest Coptic manuscript on Paper | have seen.”“is the finest Coptic manuscript on Paper | have seen.”“is the finest Coptic manuscript on Paper | have seen.”
124Whether this is Mr. Curzon’s handwriting I am unableWhether this is Mr. Curzon’s handwriting I am unableWhether this is Mr. Curzon’s handwriting I am unable
125to say.to say.to say.
126Each page is occupied by one column of ⲓ linesEach page is occupied by one column of ⲓ linesEach page is occupied by one column of i lines
127of Coptic text, and to the right is a narrower columnof Coptic text, and to the right is a narrower columnof Coptic text, and to the right is a narrower column
128of Arabic which forms a version of the Coptic text;of Arabic which forms a version of the Coptic text;of Arabic which forms a version of the Coptic text;
129the paragraphs are short, and each begins with a capitalthe paragraphs are short, and each begins with a capitalthe paragraphs are short, and each begins with a capital
130letter. Nearly every page of the manuscript is bespat-letter. Nearly every page of the manuscript is bespat-letter. Nearly every page of the manuscript is bespat-
131tered with grease which fell from the candles, by thetered with grease which fell from the candles, by thetered with grease which fell from the candles, by the
132(b)(b)(b)
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133INTRODUCTION.INTRODUCTION.INTRODUCTION.
134light of which it was read in church on the twelfthlight of which it was read in church on the twelfthlight of which it was read in church on the twelfth
135day of the month Athér. The quires are twenty-threeday of the month Athér. The quires are twenty-threeday of the month Athér. The quires are twenty-three
136in number, and are signed with letters on the topin number, and are signed with letters on the topin number, and are signed with letters on the top
137corners of the pages; twenty-one quires consist cachcorners of the pages; twenty-one quires consist cachcorners of the pages; twenty-one quires consist cach
138of cight leaves, onc of ten, and one of eleven. Theof cight leaves, onc of ten, and one of eleven. Theof cight leaves, onc of ten, and one of eleven. The
139page opposite to the first leaf inscribed with text ispage opposite to the first leaf inscribed with text ispage opposite to the first leaf inscribed with text is
140ornamented with a cross painted in gold, over whichornamented with a cross painted in gold, over whichornamented with a cross painted in gold, over which
141an intricate lace pattern in blue is traced, and bearsan intricate lace pattern in blue is traced, and bearsan intricate lace pattern in blue is traced, and bears
142upon it traces of inscriptions in red ink. The book isupon it traces of inscriptions in red ink. The book isupon it traces of inscriptions in red ink. The book is
143complete with the exception of a few lines of the titlecomplete with the exception of a few lines of the titlecomplete with the exception of a few lines of the title
144of the first Encomium therein, and a few lines at theof the first Encomium therein, and a few lines at theof the first Encomium therein, and a few lines at the
145end of the third or last Iincomium: the titles of theend of the third or last Iincomium: the titles of theend of the third or last Iincomium: the titles of the
146I’ncomiums are written in red and black, and on fol. ϥI’ncomiums are written in red and black, and on fol. ϤI’ncomiums are written in red and black, and on fol. F
147are some designs in gold and blue somewhat similarare some designs in gold and blue somewhat similarare some designs in gold and blue somewhat similar
148to those reproduced from the Xth century Coptic MS.to those reproduced from the Xth century Coptic MS.to those reproduced from the Xth century Coptic MS.
149(Borgia Collection, No. 108) by DM. Ilyvernat in his(Borgia Collection, No. 108) by DM. Ilyvernat in his(Borgia Collection, No. 108) by DM. Ilyvernat in his
150splendid Album de Paléographie Copie, ⲧϯsplendid Album de Paléographie Copie, ⲧϯsplendid Album de Paléographie Copie, tti
151pl. 13. The manuscript, when finished, was carefullypl. 13. The manuscript, when finished, was carefullypl. 13. The manuscript, when finished, was carefully
152read by some onc who made a number of alterationsread by some onc who made a number of alterationsread by some onc who made a number of alterations
153and corrections in the text (see foll 14a, 316, ⲟ. ⲟand corrections in the text (see foll 14a, 316, ⲟ. Ⲟand corrections in the text (see foll 14a, 316, o. O
154500, 516, 50a, 1496 ⲥ.. who occasionally added variant500, 516, 50a, 1496 ⲥ.. who occasionally added variant500, 516, 50a, 1496 s.. who occasionally added variant
155readings (sce fol. 694), and who added in the marginsreadings (sce fol. 694), and who added in the marginsreadings (sce fol. 694), and who added in the margins
156words which the scribe had omitted.words which the scribe had omitted.words which the scribe had omitted.
157Bound up with the manuscript, at the end. is a leafBound up with the manuscript, at the end. is a leafBound up with the manuscript, at the end. is a leaf
158which belongs to another book which scems to havewhich belongs to another book which scems to havewhich belongs to another book which scems to have
159been written about the same period, and by the samebeen written about the same period, and by the samebeen written about the same period, and by the same
160scribe.scribe.scribe.
161The colophon reads: —The colophon reads: —The colophon reads: —
162ϧⲉⲛ ⲫⲣⲗⲛ ⲙ ⲫⲓⲱⲧ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡϣⲏⲣⲓ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡⲓⲡⲛⲗ TOϧⲉⲛ ⲫ̀ⲣⲗⲛ ⲙ ⲫ̀ⲓⲱⲧ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡ̀ϣⲏⲣⲓ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡⲓⲡ̀ⲛⲗ TOxen f̀rln m f̀iōt nem p̀ṡyri nem pip̀nl TOdraft · mediumIn the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the
163oyas ϯⲧⲣⲓⲗⲥ te ⲟⲩⲗⲃ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲛ ⲟⲙⲟⲟⲩⲥⲓⲟⲥ ⲉⲥⲭⲏoyas ϯⲧⲣⲓⲗⲥ te ⲟⲩⲗⲃ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲛ ⲟⲙⲟⲟⲩⲥⲓⲟⲥ ⲉⲥⲭⲏoyas titrils te oulv ouoh n omoousios eskydraft · mediumholy Trinity, consubstantial, being
164ϧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩⲙⲉⲑⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲛ ⲟⲩⲱⲧ (al rap ⲡⲉ ⲡⲉⲛ ⲛⲟⲩϯϧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩⲙⲉⲑⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲛ ⲟⲩⲱⲧ (al rap ⲡⲉ ⲡⲉⲛ ⲛⲟⲩϯxen oumeθnouti n ouōt (al rap pe pen noutidraft · mediumin one Godhead; for he is our God
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165INTRODUCTION. x1INTRODUCTION. x1INTRODUCTION. x1
166ϧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩⲙⲉⲑⲙⲏⲓ ANON BA ⲛⲓⲭⲣⲏⲥⲧⲓⲗⲛⲟⲥ ⲧⲉⲛⲟⲩⲱϣⲧϧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩⲙⲉⲑⲙⲏⲓ ANON BA ⲛⲓⲭⲣⲏⲥⲧⲓⲗⲛⲟⲥ ⲧⲉⲛⲟⲩⲱϣⲧxen oumeθmyi ANON BA nikrystilnos tenouōṡtdraft · mediumin truth. We Christians worship
167ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲥ ⲧⲉⲛϯⲱⲟⲩ MACⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲥ ⲧⲉⲛϯⲱ̀ⲟⲩ MACm̀mos tentiṑou MACdraft · mediumher and glorify her.
168Ⲁϥϣⲱⲡⲓ ⲛ̀ϫⲉ TAL ϣⲉ ⲛ ⲉⲣ ⲫⲙⲉⲩⲓ ⲉⲑ ⲛⲗⲛⲉ ϥⲀϥϣⲱⲡⲓ ⲛ̀ϫⲉ TAL ϣⲉ ⲛ ⲉⲣ ⲫ̀ⲙⲉⲩⲓ ⲉⲑ ⲛ̀ⲗⲛⲉ ϥAfṡōpi ǹje TAL ṡe n er f̀mevi eθ ǹlne fdraft · lowThere was made the remembrance (of) the good (work)
169ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ TA ⲗ̀ⲅⲓⲟⲛ ⲛ̀ ϫⲱⲙ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗϩⲓⲧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲟⲩⲗϩⲥⲗϩⲛⲓ NEMⲛ̀ⲧⲉ TA ⲗ̀ⲅⲓⲟⲛ ⲛ̀ ϫⲱⲙ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ϩⲓⲧⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲟⲩⲗϩⲥⲗϩⲛⲓ NEMǹte TA l̀gion ǹ gōm èvol hiten pioulhslhni NEMdraft · mediumof this holy book through the care and
170ⲧⲡⲣⲟⲛⲓⲗ ⲙ̀ ⲡⲉⲛⲓⲱⲧ ET TAMOYT ⲡⲓ ⲡⲁⲧⲣⲓⲁⲣⲭⲏⲥⲧ̀ⲡ̀ⲣⲟⲛⲓⲗ ⲙ̀ ⲡⲉⲛⲓⲱⲧ ET TAMOYT ⲡⲓ ⲡⲁⲧⲣⲓⲁⲣⲭⲏⲥt̀p̀ronil m̀ peniōt ET TAMOYT pi patriarṡysdraft · mediumprovidence of our father, the honoured, the patriarch,
171tO OYAB ABBA ⲓⲱⲗⲛⲛⲏⲥ ⲡⲓⲣⲉϥⲉⲣϩⲉⲙⲓ ⲛ̃ ⲛⲉⲛⲯⲩⲭⲏtO OYAB ABBA ⲓⲱⲗⲛⲛⲏⲥ ⲡⲓⲣⲉϥⲉⲣϩⲉⲙⲓ ⲛ̀ ⲛⲉⲛⲯⲩⲭⲏtO OYAB ABBA iōlnnys pireferhemi ǹ nenpsiṡydraft · mediumthe holy Abba Ioannes (John), the shepherd of our souls,
172ⲡⲓ ⲙⲗ ⲛ̀ ⲉⲥⲱⲟⲩ ⲉⲧ ⲉⲛϩⲟⲧ ⲫⲏ ⲉ̀ⲧⲗϥ ⲉⲣ ⲟⲩⲱⲓⲛⲓ ϧⲉⲛⲡⲓ ⲙ̀ⲗ ⲛ̀ ⲉⲥⲱⲟⲩ ⲉⲧ ⲉⲛϩⲟⲧ ⲫⲏ ⲉ̀ⲧⲗϥ ⲉⲣ ⲟⲩⲱⲓⲛⲓ ϧⲉⲛpi m̀l ǹ esōou et enhot fy ètlf er ouōini xendraft · mediumthe good shepherd of the flock(?), who has shone in
173ⲙⲓ ⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲗ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲛⲓⲟⲣⲑⲟⲇⲟⲝⲟⲥ ϩⲓⲧⲉⲛ ⲛⲉϥⲥⲃⲱⲟⲩⲓ̀ Mⲙⲓ ⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲗ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲛⲓⲟⲣⲑⲟⲇⲟⲝⲟⲥ ϩⲓⲧⲉⲛ ⲛⲉϥⲥⲃⲱⲟⲩⲓ̀ Mmi ekklysil ǹte niorθoḋoksos hiten nefsvōouì Mdraft · mediumthe churches of the orthodox through his teachings.
174ⲡⲛ ⲇⲧⲓⲕⲟⲛ ⲉⲑ ⲃⲉⲃⲓ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗϧⲉⲛ ⲣⲱϥ ⲡϭⲥ ⲧⲗϫⲣⲟϥ ϩⲓϫⲉⲛⲡ̀ⲛ ⲇⲧⲓⲕⲟⲛ ⲉⲑ ⲃⲉⲃⲓ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ϧⲉⲛ ⲣⲱϥ ⲡ̀ϭⲥ ⲧⲗϫⲣⲟϥ ϩⲓϫⲉⲛp̀n ḋtikon eθ vevi èvol xen rōf p̀ċs tlgrof hijendraft · medium... the word that comes forth from his mouth. May the Lord strengthen him upon
175ⲡⲉϥ ⲑⲣⲟⲛⲟⲥ ⲛ ϩⲁⲛ ⲙⲏϣ ⲛ̀ ⲣⲟⲙⲡⲓ ϧⲉⲛ gan ⲥⲏⲟⲩⲡⲉϥ ⲑⲣⲟⲛⲟⲥ ⲛ ϩⲁⲛ ⲙⲏϣ ⲛ̀ ⲣⲟⲙⲡⲓ ϧⲉⲛ gan ⲥⲏⲟⲩpef θronos n han myṡ ǹ rompi xen gan syoudraft · mediumhis throne for many years and times
176ⲛ ϩⲓⲣⲏⲛⲓⲕⲟⲛ ⲧⲉϥⲗⲓⲧⲉⲛ ⲛ̀ ⲉⲙⲡϣⲁ M ⲡⲉϥⲥⲙⲟⲩ.ⲛ ϩⲓⲣⲏⲛⲓⲕⲟⲛ ⲧⲉϥⲗⲓⲧⲉⲛ ⲛ̀ ⲉⲙⲡϣⲁ M ⲡⲉϥⲥ̀ⲙⲟⲩ.n hirynikon tefliten ǹ empṡa M pefs̀mou.draft · mediumof peace; may he make him worthy of his blessing.
177Ⲉⲃⲟⲗϩⲓⲧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩⲥϩⲓⲙⲓ ⲙ̃ MAKAPIA ⲙ̃ MAL ⲭⲣⲥ MⲈ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ϩⲓⲧⲉⲛ ⲟⲩⲥ̀ϩⲓⲙⲓ ⲙ̀ MAKAPIA ⲙ̀ MAL ⲭⲣⲥ MÈvol hiten ous̀·himi m̀ MAKAPIA m̀ MAL xrs Mdraft · mediumThrough a blessed woman, one who loves Christ,
178MAL ⲗ̀ⲅⲗⲡⲏ ⲛ̀ⲓ ⲙⲗⲓ ⲡ̀ⲣⲟⲥⲫⲟⲣⲗ Ft MAL ϣⲉⲙⲙⲟ ⲛ ⲙⲁⲓMAL ⲗ̀ⲅⲗⲡⲏ ⲛ̀ⲓ ⲙ̀ⲗⲓ ⲡ̀ⲣⲟⲥⲫⲟⲣⲗ Ft MAL ϣⲉⲙⲙⲟ ⲛ ⲙⲁⲓMAL l̀ġlpy ǹi m̀li p̀rosforl Ft MAL ṡemmo n maidraft · mediumone who loves charity, loves offering, loves strangers, loves
179ⲡ ⲉⲑ ⲛⲗⲛⲉϥ ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛ ⲇⲥⲑⲇⲙⲱϥ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲉϥϫⲓⲛ ϧⲓⲥⲓⲡ ⲉⲑ ⲛ̀ⲗⲛⲉϥ ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛ ⲇⲥⲑⲇⲙⲱϥ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ϧⲉⲛ ⲡⲉϥϫⲓⲛ ϧⲓⲥⲓp eθ ǹlnef niven ḋsθḋmōf èvol xen pefjin xisidraft · mediumevery good thing, she adorned it from her own labour
180ⲙ̃ ⲙⲏⲓ ⲉⲩ ⲉⲣ ⲫ̀ⲙⲉⲩⲓ̀ MAC ⲉⲑⲃⲉ ⲡⲟⲩϫⲗⲓ ⲛ̀ ⲧⲉⲥ ⲯⲩⲭⲏⲙ̀ ⲙⲏⲓ ⲉⲩ ⲉⲣ ⲫ̀ⲙⲉⲩⲓ̀ MAC ⲉⲑⲃⲉ ⲡⲟⲩϫⲗⲓ ⲛ̀ ⲧⲉⲥ ⲯⲩⲭⲏm̀ myi ev er f̀mevì MAC eθve pougli ǹ tes psiṡydraft · mediumtruly, making a remembrance for the salvation of her soul;
181ba ⲧ ϫⲓϫ ⲛ̀ ⲟⲩⲥϩⲓⲙⲓ ⲟⲩ MAL ⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲉⲩⲙⲟⲩϯ ⲉ̀ ⲡⲉⲥ-ba ⲧ ϫⲓϫ ⲛ̀ ⲟⲩⲥ̀ϩⲓⲙⲓ ⲟⲩ MAL ⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲉⲩⲙⲟⲩϯ ⲉ̀ ⲡⲉⲥ-ba t jig ǹ ous̀·himi ou MAL nouti evmouti è pes-draft · mediumby the hand of a woman, a God-lover, named
182pan ϫⲉ ⲙⲉⲗⲟⲭ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁⲥⲧⲏⲓϥ ⲛ ϯⲗⲅⲓⲗ ⲛ̀ [ⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲗpan ϫⲉ ⲙⲉⲗⲟⲭ ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲁⲥⲧⲏⲓϥ ⲛ ϯⲗⲅⲓⲗ ⲛ̀ [ⲉⲕⲕⲗⲏⲥⲓⲗpan je melok ouoh astyif n tilgil ǹ [ekklysildraft · mediumMeloch(?), and she gave it to the holy church
183ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲓⲁⲣⲭⲏⲁⲅⲅⲉⲗⲟⲥ te ⲟⲩⲇⲃ ⲙⲏⲭⲗⲏⲗ ⲣⲗⲥ ⲉⲗ Ϧⲗⲗⲓϫⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲓⲁⲣⲭⲓⲁⲅⲅⲉⲗⲟⲥ te ⲟⲩⲇⲃ ⲙⲏⲭⲗⲏⲗ ⲣⲗⲥ ⲉⲗ Ϧⲗⲗⲓϫǹte piarṡiangelos te ouḋv myklyl rls el Xlligdraft · mediumof the holy archangel Michael, at Ps‐allij(?)
184CA ⲣⲏⲥ ⲙ̃ ⲃⲁⲃⲩⲗⲱⲛ.CA ⲣⲏⲥ ⲙ̀ ⲃⲁⲃⲩⲗⲱⲛ.CA rys m̀ babilōn.draft · mediumsouth of Babylon.
185Ⲡϭⲥ ⲓⲏⲥ ⲡⲭ︦ⲥ︦ ⲡⲓⲗⲗⲏⲑⲓⲛⲟⲥ ⲛ̀ ⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲉϥ ⲉϭⲓ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲥⲠ̀ϭⲥ ⲓⲏⲥ ⲡⲓⲭ̀ⲣⲓⲥⲧⲟⲥ ⲡⲓⲗⲗⲏⲑⲓⲛⲟⲥ ⲛ̀ ⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲉϥ ⲉ̀ϭⲓ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲥP̀ċs iys pix̀ristos pillyθinos ǹ nouti ef èċi ǹtesdraft · mediumMay the Lord Jesus Christ, the true God, receive her
186ⲑⲩⲥⲓⲗ ⲛ̀ ⲧⲟⲧ ⲥ ⲙ̀ ⲫⲣⲏϯ ⲉ̀ⲧⲗϥ ϣⲱⲡ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟϥ ⲙ̀ ⲡⲓⲇⲱ‐draft · mediumsacrifice from her hand, as he received the gift
187ⲣⲟⲛ NTE ABFA ⲡⲓⲑⲙⲏⲓ NEM ϯⲑⲩⲥⲓⲗ NTE ⲡⲉⲛ ⲓⲱⲧⲑⲩⲥⲓⲗ ⲛ̀ ⲧⲟⲧ ⲥ ⲙ̀ ⲫ̀ⲣⲏϯ ⲉ̀ⲧⲗϥ ϣⲱⲡ ⲉ̀ⲣⲟϥ ⲙ̀ ⲡⲓⲇⲱⲣⲟⲛ NTE ABFA ⲡⲓⲑ̀ⲙⲏⲓ NEM ϯⲑⲩⲥⲓⲗ NTE ⲡⲉⲛ ⲓⲱⲧθisil ǹ tot s m̀ f̀ryti ètlf ṡōp èrof m̀ piḋōron NTE ABFA piθ̀myi NEM tiθisil NTE pen iōtdraft · mediumof Abel the righteous and the sacrifice of our father
188ABPAAM ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡⲓⲥⲑⲟⲓ ⲛ̀ ⲟⲩϥⲓ NTE ZAXAPIAC ⲡⲓⲟⲩⲏⲃABPAAM ⲛⲉⲙ ⲡⲓⲥ̀ⲑⲟⲓ ⲛ̀ ⲟⲩϥⲓ NTE ZAXAPIAC ⲡⲓⲟⲩⲏⲃABPAAM nem pis̀θoi ǹ oufi NTE ZAXAPIAC piouyb
189ⲛⲉⲙ ϯ ⲧⲉⲃⲓ ⲥⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ϯⲭⲏⲣⲇ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥⲗⲣⲉϩ ⲉ ⲡⲉ-draft · medium(Abraham) and the two mites of the widow; may he keep her alive
190ⲥⲱⲛϧ ⲛ̀ ϩⲁⲛ ⲙⲏϣ ⲛ̀ ⲣⲟⲙⲡⲓ EBOAZA ⲡⲓⲣⲗⲥⲙⲟⲥ ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛⲛⲉⲙ ϯ ⲧⲉⲃⲓ ⲥ̀ⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ϯⲭⲏⲣⲇ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥⲗⲣⲉϩ ⲉ ⲡⲉⲥⲱⲛϧ ⲛ̀ ϩⲁⲛ ⲙⲏϣ ⲛ̀ ⲣⲟⲙⲡⲓ EBOAZA ⲡⲓⲣⲗⲥⲙⲟⲥ ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛnem ti tevi s̀nouti ǹte tikyrḋ ǹteflreh e pesōnx ǹ han myṡ ǹ rompi EBOAZA pirlsmos nivendraft · mediumfor many years, (away) from every temptation;
191ⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲉ̀ϣⲱⲡ ⲇⲥϣⲗⲛⲓ̀ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗϧⲉⲛ coma ⲛ̀ ⲫⲣⲏϯ ⲛⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲉ̀ϣⲱⲡ ⲇⲥϣⲗⲛⲓ̀ ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ϧⲉⲛ coma ⲛ̀ ⲫ̀ⲣⲏϯ ⲛouoh èṡōp ḋsṡlnì èvol xen coma ǹ f̀ryti ndraft · mediumand when she goes out of the body, like
192ⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲓⲁⲣⲭⲏⲇⲅⲅⲉⲗⲟⲥ ⲉ̀ⲑ ⲟⲩⲗⲃ ⲙⲏⲭⲗⲏⲗⲣⲱⲙⲓ ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲓⲁⲣⲭⲏⲇⲅⲅⲉⲗⲟⲥ ⲉ̀ⲑ ⲟⲩⲗⲃ ⲙⲏⲭⲗⲏⲗrōmi niven ǹte piarkyḋngelos èθ oulv myklyldraft · mediumevery man, may the holy archangel Michael
193ⲧⲱⲃϩ ⲙ̀ ⲡⲟϭ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥ XA ⲛⲉⲥⲛⲟⲃⲓ NAC ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ⲟⲩⲟϩⲧⲱⲃϩ ⲙ̀ ⲡⲟϭ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥ XA ⲛⲉⲥⲛⲟⲃⲓ NAC ⲉ̀ⲃⲟⲗ ⲟⲩⲟϩtōvh m̀ poċ ǹtef XA nesnovi NAC èvol ouohdraft · mediumentreat the Lord to forgive her her sins, and
194ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥⲥϧⲗⲓ ⲛ̀ ⲡⲉⲥⲣⲗⲛ ϩⲓ ⲡϫⲱⲙ MM ⲡⲱⲛϧ ⲧⲉϥ ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲛⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥⲥϧⲗⲓ ⲛ̀ ⲡⲉⲥⲣⲗⲛ ϩⲓ ⲡ̀ϫⲱⲙ MM ⲡ̀ⲱⲛϧ ⲧⲉϥ ⲛ̀ⲧⲟⲛǹtefsxli ǹ pesrln hi p̀gōm MM p̀ōnx tef ǹtondraft · mediumto write her name in the book of life, and give her rest
195ⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲥ MEM ⲛⲏ £0 OYAB ⲧⲏⲣⲟⲩ ϧⲉⲛ KEN ϥ ⲛ̀ ⲛⲉⲛⲓⲟϯⲙ̀ⲙⲟⲥ MEM ⲛⲏ £0 OYAB ⲧⲏⲣⲟⲩ ϧⲉⲛ KEN ϥ ⲛ̀ ⲛⲉⲛⲓⲟϯm̀mos MEM ny £0 OYAB tyrou xen KEN f ǹ neniotidraft · mediumwith all the saints in the bosoms of our fathers,
196ⲉ̀ⲑ ⲟⲩⲗ ABPAAM ⲛⲉⲙ ⲓ̈ⲥⲁⲇⲕ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲓ̈ⲁⲕⲱⲃ ϩⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲡⲗ-ⲉ̀ⲑ ⲟⲩⲗ ABPAAM ⲛⲉⲙ ⲓ̈ⲥⲁⲇⲕ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲓ̈ⲁⲕⲱⲃ ϩⲉⲛ ⲡⲓⲡ̀ⲗ-èθ oul ABPAAM nem isaḋk nem iakōb hen pip̀l-draft · mediumthe holy ones, Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, in the para‐
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197ⲓ INTRODUCTION.ⲓ INTRODUCTION.i INTRODUCTION.
198ⲣⲇⲇⲓⲥⲟⲥ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡⲟⲩⲛⲟϥ ϧⲉⲛ ⲑⲙⲉⲧⲟⲩⲣⲟ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ rudnoylⲢⲇⲇⲓⲥⲟⲥ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ ⲡ̀ⲟⲩⲛⲟϥ ϧⲉⲛ ⲑ̀ⲙⲉⲧⲟⲩⲣⲟ ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ rudnoylRddisos ǹte p̀ounof xen θ̀metouro ǹte rudnoyldraft · mediumdise of joy, in the kingdom of the heavens.
199ⲗ̀ⲙⲏⲛ ⲉⲥⲉϣⲱⲡⲓ AAC ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛ ⲉⲑ ⲛⲗϫⲟⲥ ϫⲉ ⲗⲙⲏⲛⲗ̀ⲙⲏⲛ ⲉⲥⲉϣⲱⲡⲓ AAC ⲛⲓⲃⲉⲛ ⲉⲑ ⲛ̀ⲗϫⲟⲥ ϫⲉ ⲗⲙⲏⲛl̀myn eseṡōpi AAC niven eθ ǹlgos je lmyndraft · mediumAmen. So be it for everyone who will say Amen;
200ⲉϥⲉϭⲓ KATA ⲡⲓⲥⲙⲟⲩ ⲗ̀ⲙⲏⲛ.ⲉϥⲉ̀ϭⲓ KATA ⲡⲓⲥ̀ⲙⲟⲩ ⲗ̀ⲙⲏⲛ.efèċi KATA pis̀mou l̀myn.draft · mediummay he receive according to the blessing. Amen.
201ⲡⲉϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲫⲇⲓ ⲥⲟⲩⲍ ⲛⲓ ⲡⲗⲱ̀ⲛⲓ ⲁ ih ⲣⲕⲉⲠⲓⲉ̀ϩⲟⲟⲩ ⲫ̀ⲇⲓ ⲥⲟⲩⲍ ⲛⲓ ⲡ̀ⲗⲱ̀ⲛⲓ ⲁ ih ⲣⲕⲉPièhoou f̀ḋi souz ni p̀lṑni a ih rkedraft · lowThe day, this, the ... of Paoni ...
202“In the name of the ⲧ ⲧⲧ and of the Son, and of the“In the name of the ⲧ ⲧⲧ and of the Son, and of the“In the name of the t tt and of the Son, and of the
203“Holy Spirit, the Holy and Consubstantial ‘Trinity, which“Holy Spirit, the Holy and Consubstantial ‘Trinity, which“Holy Spirit, the Holy and Consubstantial ‘Trinity, which
204“existeth in One Godhead; this in very truth is our“existeth in One Godhead; this in very truth is our“existeth in One Godhead; this in very truth is our
205“God, and we Christians worship it and glorify it.“God, and we Christians worship it and glorify it.“God, and we Christians worship it and glorify it.
206“This copy of this holy book, a memorial of good,“This copy of this holy book, a memorial of good,“This copy of this holy book, a memorial of good,
207“was written by the command and by the care of our“was written by the command and by the care of our“was written by the command and by the care of our
208“olorious father, the holy Patriarch, Abba ⲟ the“olorious father, the holy Patriarch, Abba ⲟ the“olorious father, the holy Patriarch, Abba o the
209“governor of our souls, the shepherd whom we ⲧⲉⲩⲉ-“governor of our souls, the shepherd whom we ⲧⲉⲩⲉ-“governor of our souls, the shepherd whom we teve-
210“rence, who illumincth the churches of the orthodox by“rence, who illumincth the churches of the orthodox by“rence, who illumincth the churches of the orthodox by
211"means of the spiritual instruction which pourcth from"means of the spiritual instruction which pourcth from"means of the spiritual instruction which pourcth from
212“his mouth (may God confirm him upon his scat for“his mouth (may God confirm him upon his scat for“his mouth (may God confirm him upon his scat for
213“many years of peaccful time, and may Ile make us“many years of peaccful time, and may Ile make us“many years of peaccful time, and may Ile make us
214“worthy of his blessing!), by a blessed woman, who“worthy of his blessing!), by a blessed woman, who“worthy of his blessing!), by a blessed woman, who
215“loved Christ, who loved [to make] alms and oblations,“loved Christ, who loved [to make] alms and oblations,“loved Christ, who loved [to make] alms and oblations,
216“who loved strangers, and who loved all things that“who loved strangers, and who loved all things that“who loved strangers, and who loved all things that
217“were good, and she by the God-loving woman, whose“were good, and she by the God-loving woman, whose“were good, and she by the God-loving woman, whose
218“name is called Melokl, had it made by her own true“name is called Melokl, had it made by her own true“name is called Melokl, had it made by her own true
219“labour that it might be a memorial for her for the sal-“labour that it might be a memorial for her for the sal-“labour that it might be a memorial for her for the sal-
220“vation of her soul, and she gave it to the holy church“vation of her soul, and she gave it to the holy church“vation of her soul, and she gave it to the holy church
221“of the holy Archangel Michael at Ras el-Khalij,? to the“of the holy Archangel Michael at Ras el-Khalij,? to the“of the holy Archangel Michael at Ras el-Khalij,? to the
222* /.e, Yinas ibn Ali Ghalib, who sat from A. D. 1189—1216;* /.e, Yinas ibn Ali Ghalib, who sat from A. D. 1189—1216;* /.e, Yinas ibn Ali Ghalib, who sat from A. D. 1189—1216;
223see Renaudot, ⲧ Alexandrinorum, p. 554;see Renaudot, ⲧ Alexandrinorum, p. 554;see Renaudot, t Alexandrinorum, p. 554;
224ⲗⲃ, ⲧⲙ.. p- 325; Malan, 4ⲗⲃ, ⲧⲙ.. p- 325; Malan, 4lv, tm.. p- 325; Malan, 4
225Short [listory of the Copts, p. 95. and Le Quien, ⲞⲤ-Short [listory of the Copts, p. 95. and Le Quien, ⲞⲤ-Short [listory of the Copts, p. 95. and Le Quien, OS-
226Lanus, tom. ii. ⲣ. 488.Lanus, tom. ii. Ⲣ. 488.Lanus, tom. ii. R. 488.
227yyy
228..ⲟ “the head of the canal,” which is often..ⲟ “the head of the canal,” which is often..o “the head of the canal,” which is often
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229INTRODUCTION. ⲓⲓINTRODUCTION. ⲒⲓINTRODUCTION. Ii
230“south of Babylon." May the [Lord Jesus Christ, the true“south of Babylon." May the [Lord Jesus Christ, the true“south of Babylon." May the [Lord Jesus Christ, the true
231“God, receive her offering from her hand, even as Ile“God, receive her offering from her hand, even as Ile“God, receive her offering from her hand, even as Ile
232“received the gifts of Abel® the righteous man, and of“received the gifts of Abel® the righteous man, and of“received the gifts of Abel® the righteous man, and of
233“our father Ⲣ̅ and the incense of Zacharias! the“our father 100 and the incense of Zacharias! the“our father 100 and the incense of Zacharias! the
234called yes ⲉ “the canal of Misr,” ⲱⲓ “the great canal,”called yes ⲉ “the canal of Misr,” ⲱⲓ “the great canal,”called yes e “the canal of Misr,” ōi “the great canal,”
235and ⲧ ⲉ canal of the Commander of the Ifaith-and ⲧ ⲉ canal of the Commander of the Ifaith-and t e canal of the Commander of the Ifaith-
236ful.” This canal is said to have been dug by ‘Amr ibn ol Asi,ful.” This canal is said to have been dug by ‘Amr ibn ol Asi,ful.” This canal is said to have been dug by ‘Amr ibn ol Asi,
237A. 11 23, and it is supplied with water from the narrow armA. 11 23, and it is supplied with water from the narrow armA. 11 23, and it is supplied with water from the narrow arm
238of the Nile which flows to the east of the Island of Roda; theof the Nile which flows to the east of the Island of Roda; theof the Nile which flows to the east of the Island of Roda; the
239mouth of it is situated a little to the N.\W. of Old Cairo, andmouth of it is situated a little to the N.\W. of Old Cairo, andmouth of it is situated a little to the N.\W. of Old Cairo, and
240it lics due west of the Christian cemeteries and “mounds ofit lics due west of the Christian cemeteries and “mounds ofit lics due west of the Christian cemeteries and “mounds of
241rubbish” which are found to the south of the modern city ofrubbish” which are found to the south of the modern city ofrubbish” which are found to the south of the modern city of
242Cairo. Following a course more north than east, it runs throughCairo. Following a course more north than east, it runs throughCairo. Following a course more north than east, it runs through
243the entire city, and an authority quoted by ⲙⲙⲉ says that itthe entire city, and an authority quoted by ⲛⲙⲉ says that itthe entire city, and an authority quoted by nme says that it
244formerly extended as far as the Gulf of Suez (=u J Jd) oeformerly extended as far as the Gulf of Suez (=u J Jd) oeformerly extended as far as the Gulf of Suez (=u J Jd) oe
245ⲟ) and that ships sailed upon it carrying food to Mecca andⲟ) and that ships sailed upon it carrying food to Mecca ando) and that ships sailed upon it carrying food to Mecca and
246Medina. Sec Dozy, Suppliment, tom. i. p. 3809. col. 2; Wiisten-Medina. Sec Dozy, Suppliment, tom. i. p. 3809. col. 2; Wiisten-Medina. Sec Dozy, Suppliment, tom. i. p. 3809. col. 2; Wiisten-
247[ⲫ tom. ii. ⲣ. 400, at the top. Ⲅⲟⲓ native explanations[ⲫ tom. ii. Ⲣ. 400, at the top. Ⲅⲟⲓ native explanations[f tom. ii. R. 400, at the top. Ġoi native explanations
248of gals sce ⲥ. Ⲃⲱ vol. i. p. ⲟ. and for the des-of gals sce ⲥ. Ⲃⲱ vol. i. p. Ⲟ. and for the des-of gals sce s. Vō vol. i. p. O. and for the des-
249criptions of the buildings at Fam el-Khalij, see Bacdcker, Lowercriptions of the buildings at Fam el-Khalij, see Bacdcker, Lowercriptions of the buildings at Fam el-Khalij, see Bacdcker, Lower
250ⲣ. 304.ⲣ. 304.r. 304.
251© As M. Amdlineau has pointed out (La Géographic de© As M. Amdlineau has pointed out (La Géographic de© As M. Amdlineau has pointed out (La Géographic de
252ⲃ. p. 551), the use of the name Babylon here is some-ⲃ. p. 551), the use of the name Babylon here is some-v. p. 551), the use of the name Babylon here is some-
253what loose, and the writer has clearly identified Babylon withwhat loose, and the writer has clearly identified Babylon withwhat loose, and the writer has clearly identified Babylon with
254Old Cairo. In the list of churches in Mast given by Zon Dak-Old Cairo. In the list of churches in Mast given by Zon Dak-Old Cairo. In the list of churches in Mast given by Zon Dak-
255ⲉ in his ⲑ ois ⲓ ⲉ ⲅ cd. Balik, ⲛ ⲣⲉ in his ⲑ ois ⲓ ⲉ ⲅ cd. Balik, ⲛ ⲣe in his θ ois i e ġ cd. Balik, n r
256the church of St. Michael is said to be situated “to the souththe church of St. Michael is said to be situated “to the souththe church of St. Michael is said to be situated “to the south
257of Masr, opposite to the pool in the neighbourhood of theof Masr, opposite to the pool in the neighbourhood of theof Masr, opposite to the pool in the neighbourhood of the
258ⲧⲧtdraft · guess[…]
259ⲻ) and Malrizi, ed. Balak, vol. i. ⲣ. ⲛ says that thereⲻ) and Malrizi, ed. Balak, vol. i. Ⲣ. Ⲛ says that thereⲻ) and Malrizi, ed. Balak, vol. i. R. N says that there
260was a church of Michael “near the Khalij of the Beni Wail, atwas a church of Michael “near the Khalij of the Beni Wail, atwas a church of Michael “near the Khalij of the Beni Wail, at
261the southern exit of the city of Misr” &use gH Fly A gals osethe southern exit of the city of Misr” &use gH Fly A gals osethe southern exit of the city of Misr” &use gH Fly A gals ose
262ⲉ ϯⲥⲟⲉ ϯⲥⲟe tisodraft · guess[…]
263- Genesis iv. 4. 3 Genesis xv. ⲟ. + st. Luke i. 0.- Genesis iv. 4. 3 Genesis xv. Ⲟ. + st. Luke i. 0.- Genesis iv. 4. 3 Genesis xv. O. + st. Luke i. 0.
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264xiv INTRODUCTION,xiv INTRODUCTION,xiv INTRODUCTION,
265“priest, and the two mites of the widow! and may He“priest, and the two mites of the widow! and may He“priest, and the two mites of the widow! and may He
266~ouard her life from all temptation for many years; and~ouard her life from all temptation for many years; and~ouard her life from all temptation for many years; and
267“when she shall ϩⲟ forth from the body, after the“when she shall ϩⲟ forth from the body, after the“when she shall ho forth from the body, after the
268“manner of all men, may the holy Archangel Michael“manner of all men, may the holy Archangel Michael“manner of all men, may the holy Archangel Michael
269“pray unto God that Ie may forgive her her sins,“pray unto God that Ie may forgive her her sins,“pray unto God that Ie may forgive her her sins,
270“that Ⲓⲉ may write her name in the Book of Life, and“that Ⲓⲉ may write her name in the Book of Life, and“that Ie may write her name in the Book of Life, and
271“that [Te may make Ler to lic down with all the saints“that [Te may make Ler to lic down with all the saints“that [Te may make Ler to lic down with all the saints
272“in the bosom of our holy father Abraham, with Isaac“in the bosom of our holy father Abraham, with Isaac“in the bosom of our holy father Abraham, with Isaac
273cand Jacob in the Paradise of joy in the kingdom ofcand Jacob in the Paradise of joy in the kingdom ofcand Jacob in the Paradise of joy in the kingdom of
274“the heavens; Amen, so let it Ⲣⲉ And every tongue“the heavens; Amen, so let it Ⲣⲉ And every tongue“the heavens; Amen, so let it Re And every tongue
275“which sayeth Amen shall reecive according to the bless-“which sayeth Amen shall reecive according to the bless-“which sayeth Amen shall reecive according to the bless-
276“Ing, Amen.“Ing, Amen.“Ing, Amen.
277Ⲧⲉ seventh day of Paoni in the nine hundredⲦⲉ seventh day of Paoni in the nine hundredTe seventh day of Paoni in the nine hundred
278“and twenty-sixth year of the Ira of the Martyrs“and twenty-sixth year of the Ira of the Martyrs“and twenty-sixth year of the Ira of the Martyrs
279“(z. Ⲁ. ⲓⲟ).«(z. Ⲁ. Ⲓⲟ).«(z. A. Io).
280The volume comprises: —The volume comprises: —The volume comprises: —
281Il. The Iincomium upon Saint Michael by Theo-Il. The Iincomium upon Saint Michael by Theo-Il. The Iincomium upon Saint Michael by Theo-
282dosius, Archbishop of Alexandria, foll. 1—86.dosius, Archbishop of Alexandria, foll. 1—86.dosius, Archbishop of Alexandria, foll. 1—86.
283IL. The Encomium upon Saint Michael by Severus,IL. The Encomium upon Saint Michael by Severus,IL. The Encomium upon Saint Michael by Severus,
284Patriarch and Archbishop of Antioch, (ⲟ. 87Patriarch and Archbishop of Antioch, (ⲟ. 87Patriarch and Archbishop of Antioch, (o. 87
285—127.—127.—127.
286IHL The Encomium upon Saint Michael by Lusta-IHL The Encomium upon Saint Michael by Lusta-IHL The Encomium upon Saint Michael by Lusta-
287thius, Bishop of Trak¢, foll. --7thius, Bishop of Trak¢, foll. --7thius, Bishop of Trak¢, foll. --7
288The principal contents of these Encomiums mayThe principal contents of these Encomiums mayThe principal contents of these Encomiums may
289Ⲙⲉ summarized as follows: —Ⲙⲉ summarized as follows: —Me summarized as follows: —
290© St. Mark xii 42; St Luke xxi. 2. 4.. June ⲓ.© St. Mark xii 42; St Luke xxi. 2. 4.. June ⲓ.© St. Mark xii 42; St Luke xxi. 2. 4.. June i.
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291TILE ENCOMIUNM ⲟ THEODOSIUS, XVTILE ENCOMIUNM ⲟ THEODOSIUS, XVTILE ENCOMIUNM o THEODOSIUS, XV
292I. TIIE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS.I. TIIE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS.I. TIIE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS.
293After a declaration of his absolute reliance uponAfter a declaration of his absolute reliance uponAfter a declaration of his absolute reliance upon
294God, “Who openeth the door of speech of every man,”God, “Who openeth the door of speech of every man,”God, “Who openeth the door of speech of every man,”
295and Christ and Saint Michael, Theodosius begs his hear-and Christ and Saint Michael, Theodosius begs his hear-and Christ and Saint Michael, Theodosius begs his hear-
296ers to assist him in undertaking to write an Fncomiumers to assist him in undertaking to write an Fncomiumers to assist him in undertaking to write an Fncomium
297upon Saint Michael. Ⲙⲉ likens himself to an unskilledupon Saint Michael. Ⲙⲉ likens himself to an unskilledupon Saint Michael. Me likens himself to an unskilled
298sailor who, having stored his all in a frail bark, intendssailor who, having stored his all in a frail bark, intendssailor who, having stored his all in a frail bark, intends
299to set out to sail over the great occan, but his boat isto set out to sail over the great occan, but his boat isto set out to sail over the great occan, but his boat is
300not strong enough to withstand the buffetings of thenot strong enough to withstand the buffetings of thenot strong enough to withstand the buffetings of the
301waves, his merchandise is of little or no value, andwaves, his merchandise is of little or no value, andwaves, his merchandise is of little or no value, and
302is not worth committing to the care of the merchantsis not worth committing to the care of the merchantsis not worth committing to the care of the merchants
303who sail in great ships; he fears to leave the ⲁⲓ-who sail in great ships; he fears to leave the ⲁⲓ-who sail in great ships; he fears to leave the ai-
304bour wherein lies his little craft, lest, having launchedbour wherein lies his little craft, lest, having launchedbour wherein lies his little craft, lest, having launched
305out into the deep, and being ignorant of the marinersout into the deep, and being ignorant of the marinersout into the deep, and being ignorant of the mariners
306art, his boat be swamped, and he lose not only hisart, his boat be swamped, and he lose not only hisart, his boat be swamped, and he lose not only his
307boat and its load, but also his life. He next ex-boat and its load, but also his life. He next ex-boat and its load, but also his life. He next ex-
308plains that the boat is his own flesh, which he cannotplains that the boat is his own flesh, which he cannotplains that the boat is his own flesh, which he cannot
309covern, and that the sailor is his ignorant heart, andcovern, and that the sailor is his ignorant heart, andcovern, and that the sailor is his ignorant heart, and
310that the Holy Scriptures are the knowledge of celestialthat the Holy Scriptures are the knowledge of celestialthat the Holy Scriptures are the knowledge of celestial
311scamanship; nevertheless as his hearers insist upon hisscamanship; nevertheless as his hearers insist upon hisscamanship; nevertheless as his hearers insist upon his
312doing so he will attempt to speak concerning the in-doing so he will attempt to speak concerning the in-doing so he will attempt to speak concerning the in-
313corporeal and luminous commander of the hosts ofcorporeal and luminous commander of the hosts ofcorporeal and luminous commander of the hosts of
314heaven, the advocate of man before God, Saint Michaelheaven, the advocate of man before God, Saint Michaelheaven, the advocate of man before God, Saint Michael
315the Archangel. Referring to other encomiums’ whichthe Archangel. Referring to other encomiums’ whichthe Archangel. Referring to other encomiums’ which
316ⲧ Probably the Jacobite Patriarch of Alexandria, who ascend-ⲧ Probably the Jacobite Patriarch of Alexandria, who ascend-t Probably the Jacobite Patriarch of Alexandria, who ascend-
317ed the patriarchal throne A. D. 536; sec Le Quien, Ⲟceed the patriarchal throne A. D. 536; sec Le Quien, Ⲟceed the patriarchal throne A. D. 536; sec Le Quien, Oce
318Clristianus, ii. col. 430; Gibbon, Decline and Fall, Chap. 47.Clristianus, ii. col. 430; Gibbon, Decline and Fall, Chap. 47.Clristianus, ii. col. 430; Gibbon, Decline and Fall, Chap. 47.
319: Tor a Coptic sermon on the Assumption, which was pro-: Tor a Coptic sermon on the Assumption, which was pro-: Tor a Coptic sermon on the Assumption, which was pro-
320nounced on the xvith day of the month Mesore, sce Zoega,nounced on the xvith day of the month Mesore, sce Zoega,nounced on the xvith day of the month Mesore, sce Zoega,
321Catalogus Codicum Copticoruin, Romac, 1810, p. 94; and forCatalogus Codicum Copticoruin, Romac, 1810, p. 94; and forCatalogus Codicum Copticoruin, Romac, 1810, p. 94; and for
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322Xvi INTRODUCTION.Xvi INTRODUCTION.Xvi INTRODUCTION.
323he had written upon the season of the new year, andhe had written upon the season of the new year, andhe had written upon the season of the new year, and
324upon the festivals, and upon Saint John the Baptist, heupon the festivals, and upon Saint John the Baptist, heupon the festivals, and upon Saint John the Baptist, he
325declares his intention of speaking once again on thedeclares his intention of speaking once again on thedeclares his intention of speaking once again on the
326occasion of the festival of Saint Michael.occasion of the festival of Saint Michael.occasion of the festival of Saint Michael.
327According to Theodosius Michael is, after Christ,According to Theodosius Michael is, after Christ,According to Theodosius Michael is, after Christ,
328the chief of those who feast in the Palace of the heavenlythe chief of those who feast in the Palace of the heavenlythe chief of those who feast in the Palace of the heavenly
329kingdom, and there he sits surrounded by Adam, Seth,kingdom, and there he sits surrounded by Adam, Seth,kingdom, and there he sits surrounded by Adam, Seth,
330Linoch, Methuselah, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph,Linoch, Methuselah, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph,Linoch, Methuselah, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph,
331Moses, :\aron, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, ⲉⲣMoses, :\aron, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, ⲉⲣMoses, :\aron, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, er
332David, Solomon, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ananias,David, Solomon, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ananias,David, Solomon, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ananias,
333Azarias, Misael, Elijah, Elisha, John the Baptist, theAzarias, Misael, Elijah, Elisha, John the Baptist, theAzarias, Misael, Elijah, Elisha, John the Baptist, the
334Twelve Apostles, and the armies of the saints and mar-Twelve Apostles, and the armies of the saints and mar-Twelve Apostles, and the armies of the saints and mar-
335tyrs; in the same place are the Angels. Archangels.tyrs; in the same place are the Angels. Archangels.tyrs; in the same place are the Angels. Archangels.
336Cherubim, Seraphim, Thrones, Divinities, and Powers.Cherubim, Seraphim, Thrones, Divinities, and Powers.Cherubim, Seraphim, Thrones, Divinities, and Powers.
337The feast is made ready, and Theodosius, going toThe feast is made ready, and Theodosius, going toThe feast is made ready, and Theodosius, going to
338each of the Patriarchs, Prophets, and Apostles, asks himeach of the Patriarchs, Prophets, and Apostles, asks himeach of the Patriarchs, Prophets, and Apostles, asks him
339it he doth not rejoice on the day of the festival ofit he doth not rejoice on the day of the festival ofit he doth not rejoice on the day of the festival of
340Michael; cach of these calls to remembrance some tri-Michael; cach of these calls to remembrance some tri-Michael; cach of these calls to remembrance some tri-
341bulation from which he was delivered by the Archangelbulation from which he was delivered by the Archangelbulation from which he was delivered by the Archangel
342Michacl, and declares the joy with which he celebratesMichacl, and declares the joy with which he celebratesMichacl, and declares the joy with which he celebrates
343the festival. Michael entreated God to forgive Adam,the festival. Michael entreated God to forgive Adam,the festival. Michael entreated God to forgive Adam,
344he carried Abel's sacrifice up to God, he nourished Sethhe carried Abel's sacrifice up to God, he nourished Sethhe carried Abel's sacrifice up to God, he nourished Seth
345when his mother's milk failed, he took Methusclah’swhen his mother's milk failed, he took Methusclah’swhen his mother's milk failed, he took Methusclah’s
346prayers up to God, he guided Noal's ark, togetherprayers up to God, he guided Noal's ark, togetherprayers up to God, he guided Noal's ark, together
347with Gabriel he ate with Abraham under the tree ofwith Gabriel he ate with Abraham under the tree ofwith Gabriel he ate with Abraham under the tree of
348Mamre, he took the knife from Abraham's hand whenMamre, he took the knife from Abraham's hand whenMamre, he took the knife from Abraham's hand when
349he was about to slay Isaac. he fixed Jacob's wageshe was about to slay Isaac. he fixed Jacob's wageshe was about to slay Isaac. he fixed Jacob's wages
350works of his extant in Syriac see Wright, Cat. Spr. ASS. inworks of his extant in Syriac see Wright, Cat. Spr. ASS. inworks of his extant in Syriac see Wright, Cat. Spr. ASS. in
351the Britis/e Musenn, iii. p. 1329, col. 2 Assemani, . O., ii. 80;the Britis/e Musenn, iii. p. 1329, col. 2 Assemani, . O., ii. 80;the Britis/e Musenn, iii. p. 1329, col. 2 Assemani, . O., ii. 80;
352and Zotenberg, Catalogue, p. 27.and Zotenberg, Catalogue, p. 27.and Zotenberg, Catalogue, p. 27.
353* When Abraham bound Isaac, “Michael, the high-priest above,* When Abraham bound Isaac, “Michael, the high-priest above,* When Abraham bound Isaac, “Michael, the high-priest above,
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354THE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, XVilTHE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, XVilTHE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, XVil
355in Mesopotamia, he caused Joseph to be made ruler ofin Mesopotamia, he caused Joseph to be made ruler ofin Mesopotamia, he caused Joseph to be made ruler of
356ⲟⲩⲣ, he led the Israclites’ under Moses® and Aaronⲟⲩⲣ, he led the Israclites’ under Moses® and Aaronour, he led the Israclites’ under Moses® and Aaron
357unto the promised land, he helped Gideon to warunto the promised land, he helped Gideon to warunto the promised land, he helped Gideon to war
358against Midian, he gave Samson to his parents, heagainst Midian, he gave Samson to his parents, heagainst Midian, he gave Samson to his parents, he
359helped Solomon® to build the temple, he slew 183,000helped Solomon® to build the temple, he slew 183,000helped Solomon® to build the temple, he slew 183,000
360Assyrians, he comforted Isaiah and Jeremiah in theirAssyrians, he comforted Isaiah and Jeremiah in theirAssyrians, he comforted Isaiah and Jeremiah in their
361bound Gabriel,” ⲩ dyn Sv Sy jo 58am; sce Eisen-bound Gabriel,” ⲩ dyn Sv Sy jo 58am; sce Eisen-bound Gabriel,” y dyn Sv Sy jo 58am; sce Eisen-
362menger, ⲥ ..Ϥⲓ p. S16.menger, ⲥ ..Ϥⲓ p. S16.menger, s ..Fi p. S16.
363* Michacl is essentially the angel of the Jews, who derive his* Michacl is essentially the angel of the Jews, who derive his* Michacl is essentially the angel of the Jews, who derive his
364name, ⲛ from 3- in the passages ⲛ ow opname, ⲛ from 3- in the passages ⲛ ow opname, n from 3- in the passages n ow op
365(Exodus xv. 11) and ⲯ 58d ⲣⲛ (Deuteronomy xxxiii. 20).(Exodus xv. 11) and ⲯ 58d ⲣⲛ (Deuteronomy xxxiii. 20).(Exodus xv. 11) and ps 58d rn (Deuteronomy xxxiii. 20).
366He is one of the four angels (Michacl, Gabriel, Uricl and Raphacl)He is one of the four angels (Michacl, Gabriel, Uricl and Raphacl)He is one of the four angels (Michacl, Gabriel, Uricl and Raphacl)
367who stand round God's throne, and his position is at His rightwho stand round God's throne, and his position is at His rightwho stand round God's throne, and his position is at His right
368hand; he is God's banner-bearer. The seventy nations of thehand; he is God's banner-bearer. The seventy nations of thehand; he is God's banner-bearer. The seventy nations of the
369world have cach a prince like Michael, and these princes areworld have cach a prince like Michael, and these princes areworld have cach a prince like Michael, and these princes are
370their gods; but Michael acts only under the orders and direc-their gods; but Michael acts only under the orders and direc-their gods; but Michael acts only under the orders and direc-
371tion of ⲡⲛ Who taketh carc for Israel. Michael is oftention of ⲡⲛ Who taketh carc for Israel. Michael is oftention of pn Who taketh carc for Israel. Michael is often
372associated with Gabriel, and together with him set fire to theassociated with Gabriel, and together with him set fire to theassociated with Gabriel, and together with him set fire to the
373Temple in Jerusalem; he is the prince of the Jews, and the “gover-Temple in Jerusalem; he is the prince of the Jews, and the “gover-Temple in Jerusalem; he is the prince of the Jews, and the “gover-
374nor of Jerusalem,” and at the coming of the Messiah it is he whonor of Jerusalem,” and at the coming of the Messiah it is he whonor of Jerusalem,” and at the coming of the Messiah it is he who
375will blow the trumpet. Sec Daniel x. 13, 21; ⲭⲓ. 1; Buxtorfwill blow the trumpet. Sec Daniel x. 13, 21; ⲭⲓ. 1; Buxtorfwill blow the trumpet. Sec Daniel x. 13, 21; ki. 1; Buxtorf
376(ed. Fisher), p. 609; and Eisenmenger, FZntdeckies Fudenthum,(ed. Fisher), p. 609; and Eisenmenger, FZntdeckies Fudenthum,(ed. Fisher), p. 609; and Eisenmenger, FZntdeckies Fudenthum,
377Bd. i. pp. 850—853; ii. pp. 383, 713.Bd. i. pp. 850—853; ii. pp. 383, 713.Bd. i. pp. 850—853; ii. pp. 383, 713.
378* Michael is said to have been the teacher of Moses, and* Michael is said to have been the teacher of Moses, and* Michael is said to have been the teacher of Moses, and
379ⲛ also was his teacher; now by taking the numerical valuesⲛ also was his teacher; now by taking the numerical valuesn also was his teacher; now by taking the numerical values
380of the letters forming these names we have:of the letters forming these names we have:of the letters forming these names we have:
381982M = 40+ ⲓⲟ ϩⲟϯ 1 +30 = 101982M = 40+ ⲓⲟ ϩⲟϯ 1 +30 = 101982M = 40+ io hoti 1 +30 = 101
382ⲛⲩ = 304 14+3+7+350+347 = ⲓⲟⲓⲛⲩ = 304 14+3+7+350+347 = ⲓⲟⲓni = 304 14+3+7+350+347 = ioi
383Sce Eisenmenger, ⲥ ⲛⲛ Bd. i. ⲣ. 53 ii. 375.Sce Eisenmenger, ⲥ ⲛⲛ Bd. i. Ⲣ. 53 ii. 375.Sce Eisenmenger, s nn Bd. i. R. 53 ii. 375.
3845 On the day when Solomon married Pharaoh's daughter,5 On the day when Solomon married Pharaoh's daughter,5 On the day when Solomon married Pharaoh's daughter,
385Michael the great prince came down from heaven and set aMichael the great prince came down from heaven and set aMichael the great prince came down from heaven and set a
386great reed in the sea; round about this reed a forest sprang up,great reed in the sea; round about this reed a forest sprang up,great reed in the sea; round about this reed a forest sprang up,
387and on this spot was the city of Rome built. ⲥⲉ Lisenmenger,and on this spot was the city of Rome built. Ⲥⲉ Lisenmenger,and on this spot was the city of Rome built. Se Lisenmenger,
388Lntdecktes Ⲧⲛ Bd. i. ⲣ. 736.Lntdecktes Ⲧⲛ Bd. i. Ⲣ. 736.Lntdecktes Tn Bd. i. R. 736.
389(ⲥ)(Ⲥ)(S)
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391affliction, he shut the lions’ mouths for Daniel, he rolledaffliction, he shut the lions’ mouths for Daniel, he rolledaffliction, he shut the lions’ mouths for Daniel, he rolled
392the stone from the scpulchre wherein Christ had lain,the stone from the scpulchre wherein Christ had lain,the stone from the scpulchre wherein Christ had lain,
393he cooled the furnace for the Three Children, and hehe cooled the furnace for the Three Children, and hehe cooled the furnace for the Three Children, and he
394strengthened every saint and martyr to endure afilic-strengthened every saint and martyr to endure afilic-strengthened every saint and martyr to endure afilic-
395tion and torture. Ⲧⲟ this great Archangel Theodosiustion and torture. Ⲧⲟ this great Archangel Theodosiustion and torture. To this great Archangel Theodosius
396exhorts his hearers to make offerings, and these he willexhorts his hearers to make offerings, and these he willexhorts his hearers to make offerings, and these he will
397present unto God, and deliver the donors thereof frompresent unto God, and deliver the donors thereof frompresent unto God, and deliver the donors thereof from
398everlasting punishment. Whatsoever a ⲓⲛⲁⲛ givetheverlasting punishment. Whatsoever a ⲓⲛⲁⲛ givetheverlasting punishment. Whatsoever a inan giveth
399unto Michael will be returned unto him two-fold in thisunto Michael will be returned unto him two-fold in thisunto Michael will be returned unto him two-fold in this
400world, and God will shew mercy unto him in His king-world, and God will shew mercy unto him in His king-world, and God will shew mercy unto him in His king-
401dom. That his hearers may have no doubt about thedom. That his hearers may have no doubt about thedom. That his hearers may have no doubt about the
402ready help of Michael, Theodosius narrates what heready help of Michael, Theodosius narrates what heready help of Michael, Theodosius narrates what he
403did for the pious Dorotheos, and his wife Theopisthe,did for the pious Dorotheos, and his wife Theopisthe,did for the pious Dorotheos, and his wife Theopisthe,
404in a time of great trouble and affliction,in a time of great trouble and affliction,in a time of great trouble and affliction,
405Dorotheos and Theopisthe lived in the city of ⲉ-Dorotheos and Theopisthe lived in the city of ⲉ-Dorotheos and Theopisthe lived in the city of e-
406nahor,” where they possessed much land, and flocks andnahor,” where they possessed much land, and flocks andnahor,” where they possessed much land, and flocks and
407herds, and great wealth: they were devout Christians,herds, and great wealth: they were devout Christians,herds, and great wealth: they were devout Christians,
408and loved the Archangel Michael, and on the cleventhand loved the Archangel Michael, and on the cleventhand loved the Archangel Michael, and on the cleventh
409day of each month they sent large gifts and wine today of each month they sent large gifts and wine today of each month they sent large gifts and wine to
410his church. that his festival might be celebrated on thehis church. that his festival might be celebrated on thehis church. that his festival might be celebrated on the
411morrow with duc pomp and reverence. After they hadmorrow with duc pomp and reverence. After they hadmorrow with duc pomp and reverence. After they had
412visited the church on the day of the festival, it wasvisited the church on the day of the festival, it wasvisited the church on the day of the festival, it was
413their custom to entertain the poor, and the maimed,their custom to entertain the poor, and the maimed,their custom to entertain the poor, and the maimed,
414and the halt. and the blind, and the destitute, and toand the halt. and the blind, and the destitute, and toand the halt. and the blind, and the destitute, and to
415feed them with food and wine, and this they did untilfeed them with food and wine, and this they did untilfeed them with food and wine, and this they did until
416their name spread throughout the whole land of Egypt.their name spread throughout the whole land of Egypt.their name spread throughout the whole land of Egypt.
417After a time it fell out that no rain came upon theAfter a time it fell out that no rain came upon theAfter a time it fell out that no rain came upon the
418© Or ⲥⲩⲛϩⲱⲣⲓ Arab. ⲁ city in the Delta at no great© Or ⲥⲩⲛϩⲱⲣⲓ Arab. Ⲁ city in the Delta at no great© Or sinhōri Arab. A city in the Delta at no great
419distance from Sais; ⲧ) La Glographic de [Egyptedistance from Sais; ⲧ) La Glographic de [Egyptedistance from Sais; t) La Glographic de [Egypte
420Paris, 1893, ⲣ.Paris, 1893, ⲣ.Paris, 1893, r.
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422carth, and that for three years in succession the waterscarth, and that for three years in succession the waterscarth, and that for three years in succession the waters
423of the Nile did not rise to their usual height; manyof the Nile did not rise to their usual height; manyof the Nile did not rise to their usual height; many
424people died, and the cattle perished of thirst. Duringpeople died, and the cattle perished of thirst. Duringpeople died, and the cattle perished of thirst. During
425two of these years Dorotheos and his wife continued totwo of these years Dorotheos and his wife continued totwo of these years Dorotheos and his wife continued to
426give alms and oblations as usual, but when the thirdgive alms and oblations as usual, but when the thirdgive alms and oblations as usual, but when the third
427drew nigh they found that all their cattle were dead, withdrew nigh they found that all their cattle were dead, withdrew nigh they found that all their cattle were dead, with
428the exception of a single sheep; moreover, all their storesthe exception of a single sheep; moreover, all their storesthe exception of a single sheep; moreover, all their stores
429had come to an end, and they had no wearing apparelhad come to an end, and they had no wearing apparelhad come to an end, and they had no wearing apparel
430left except the dress in which they were wont to celebrateleft except the dress in which they were wont to celebrateleft except the dress in which they were wont to celebrate
431the Sacrament. Having sacrificed their last sheep onthe Sacrament. Having sacrificed their last sheep onthe Sacrament. Having sacrificed their last sheep on
432the eleventh day of Padpi (7. e. October 8), they hadthe eleventh day of Padpi (7. e. October 8), they hadthe eleventh day of Padpi (7. e. October 8), they had
433nothing left wherewith to celebrate the annual festival ofnothing left wherewith to celebrate the annual festival ofnothing left wherewith to celebrate the annual festival of
434Saint Michael which took place on the twelfth day ofSaint Michael which took place on the twelfth day ofSaint Michael which took place on the twelfth day of
435Athor (7. e, November 8), and in these straits DorotheosAthor (7. e, November 8), and in these straits DorotheosAthor (7. e, November 8), and in these straits Dorotheos
436determined to sell his own and his wife's apparel thatdetermined to sell his own and his wife's apparel thatdetermined to sell his own and his wife's apparel that
437he might obtain the wherewithal to buy a sheep. Hehe might obtain the wherewithal to buy a sheep. Hehe might obtain the wherewithal to buy a sheep. He
438exchanged his own festal garments for corn, but theexchanged his own festal garments for corn, but theexchanged his own festal garments for corn, but the
439shepherd to whom he went refused to give him ashepherd to whom he went refused to give him ashepherd to whom he went refused to give him a
440sheep of the value of one third of in exchangesheep of the value of one third of in exchangesheep of the value of one third of in exchange
441for Theopisthe’s silken dress, on the ground that nofor Theopisthe’s silken dress, on the ground that nofor Theopisthe’s silken dress, on the ground that no
442onc in his house wore anything but woollen garments.onc in his house wore anything but woollen garments.onc in his house wore anything but woollen garments.
443When Dorotheos had left him and was walking alongWhen Dorotheos had left him and was walking alongWhen Dorotheos had left him and was walking along
444the road sadly, he met a general riding upon a whitethe road sadly, he met a general riding upon a whitethe road sadly, he met a general riding upon a white
445horse, and accompanied by soldiers, who asked himhorse, and accompanied by soldiers, who asked himhorse, and accompanied by soldiers, who asked him
446why he was thus carrying his wife's garments; he ⲉϫ-why he was thus carrying his wife's garments; he ⲉϫ-why he was thus carrying his wife's garments; he eg-
447plained to him that a great man had come to visitplained to him that a great man had come to visitplained to him that a great man had come to visit
448him, and that he had no money to buy a sheep tohim, and that he had no money to buy a sheep tohim, and that he had no money to buy a sheep to
449slay in his honour, and that he was going to scll hisslay in his honour, and that he was going to scll hisslay in his honour, and that he was going to scll his
450wife's garments to buy one. The general, who was, ofwife's garments to buy one. The general, who was, ofwife's garments to buy one. The general, who was, of
451* The dinar was worth about ten shillings in Iinglish money.* The dinar was worth about ten shillings in Iinglish money.* The dinar was worth about ten shillings in Iinglish money.
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453course, Michael, promised to obtain a sheep for him if hecourse, Michael, promised to obtain a sheep for him if hecourse, Michael, promised to obtain a sheep for him if he
454would receive him and his company into his house,would receive him and his company into his house,would receive him and his company into his house,
455and Dorotheos having ϩⲁⲣ undertaken to do this,and Dorotheos having ϩⲁⲣ undertaken to do this,and Dorotheos having har undertaken to do this,
456the general sent a soldier to the shepherd for a sheepthe general sent a soldier to the shepherd for a sheepthe general sent a soldier to the shepherd for a sheep
457of the value of a third of 2. Next the general sentof the value of a third of 2. Next the general sentof the value of a third of 2. Next the general sent
458a soldier to the fish market for a fish, also of the valuea soldier to the fish market for a fish, also of the valuea soldier to the fish market for a fish, also of the value
459of a third of a déindr, and when he had brought it, theof a third of a déindr, and when he had brought it, theof a third of a déindr, and when he had brought it, the
460company moved on to the house of Dorotheos. Havingcompany moved on to the house of Dorotheos. Havingcompany moved on to the house of Dorotheos. Having
461arrived at the door the general knocked and was ad-arrived at the door the general knocked and was ad-arrived at the door the general knocked and was ad-
462mitted by Theopisthe, who bade him welcome on Saintmitted by Theopisthe, who bade him welcome on Saintmitted by Theopisthe, who bade him welcome on Saint
463Michael's day, and who looked upon the sheep and theMichael's day, and who looked upon the sheep and theMichael's day, and who looked upon the sheep and the
464fish in glad surprise: the general gave orders that thefish in glad surprise: the general gave orders that thefish in glad surprise: the general gave orders that the
465sheep should be killed, but commanded them not to touchsheep should be killed, but commanded them not to touchsheep should be killed, but commanded them not to touch
466the fish until he had himself done what he wished with it.the fish until he had himself done what he wished with it.the fish until he had himself done what he wished with it.
467The happy husband and wife made ready cushions where-The happy husband and wife made ready cushions where-The happy husband and wife made ready cushions where-
468on the general was to recline, they had the sheep killed,on the general was to recline, they had the sheep killed,on the general was to recline, they had the sheep killed,
469and did all in their power to make their house fit toand did all in their power to make their house fit toand did all in their power to make their house fit to
470receive the general, who they thought to be a localreceive the general, who they thought to be a localreceive the general, who they thought to be a local
471governor. Now when Dorotheos went into the ⲛⲓⲏⲥ-governor. Now when Dorotheos went into the ⲛⲓⲏⲥ-governor. Now when Dorotheos went into the niys-
472cellar to bring out what little wine was left, he foundcellar to bring out what little wine was left, he foundcellar to bring out what little wine was left, he found
473it filled with vessels of wine up to the very door; andit filled with vessels of wine up to the very door; andit filled with vessels of wine up to the very door; and
474when he went to the place where the oil was kept forwhen he went to the place where the oil was kept forwhen he went to the place where the oil was kept for
475food and anointing purposes, he found there scvenfood and anointing purposes, he found there scvenfood and anointing purposes, he found there scven
476jars filled with oil to the very brim, and other vesselsjars filled with oil to the very brim, and other vesselsjars filled with oil to the very brim, and other vessels
477which contained butter, cheese, vinegar, and everywhich contained butter, cheese, vinegar, and everywhich contained butter, cheese, vinegar, and every
478other houschold necessary. And when he and hisother houschold necessary. And when he and hisother houschold necessary. And when he and his
479wife had ϭⲟⲡⲉ into their bed-chamber they found awife had ϭⲟⲡⲉ into their bed-chamber they found awife had ċope into their bed-chamber they found a
480chest filled with richer and more goodly raiment thanchest filled with richer and more goodly raiment thanchest filled with richer and more goodly raiment than
481that which they had worn at their wedding. Out ofthat which they had worn at their wedding. Out ofthat which they had worn at their wedding. Out of
482their newly gotten abundance they prepared a greattheir newly gotten abundance they prepared a greattheir newly gotten abundance they prepared a great
483feast. and laid the tables for the brethren, they arrayedfeast. and laid the tables for the brethren, they arrayedfeast. and laid the tables for the brethren, they arrayed
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485themselves in rich apparel, and went into the churchthemselves in rich apparel, and went into the churchthemselves in rich apparel, and went into the church
486of the Archangel Michael, and partook of the Mysteriesof the Archangel Michael, and partook of the Mysteriesof the Archangel Michael, and partook of the Mysteries
487and knelt down before the image of the sant. andand knelt down before the image of the sant. andand knelt down before the image of the sant. and
488offered up prayer and thanksgiving for the great thingoffered up prayer and thanksgiving for the great thingoffered up prayer and thanksgiving for the great thing
489which had been done for them.which had been done for them.which had been done for them.
490Soon after they had returned to their house theSoon after they had returned to their house theSoon after they had returned to their house the
491ceneral and his soldiers arrived, and when he hadceneral and his soldiers arrived, and when he hadceneral and his soldiers arrived, and when he had
492taken his seat, he asked for the fish, and told Dorotheostaken his seat, he asked for the fish, and told Dorotheostaken his seat, he asked for the fish, and told Dorotheos
493to open it; when this had been done he took out theto open it; when this had been done he took out theto open it; when this had been done he took out the
494maw, which was very large, and found therein a bundlemaw, which was very large, and found therein a bundlemaw, which was very large, and found therein a bundle
495sealed with seals. The general took the bundle, andsealed with seals. The general took the bundle, andsealed with seals. The general took the bundle, and
496opened it, found it full of gold money, and when itopened it, found it full of gold money, and when itopened it, found it full of gold money, and when it
497had been counted there were found to be three hundredhad been counted there were found to be three hundredhad been counted there were found to be three hundred
498volden dandniv,' and three small pieces cach of thevolden dandniv,' and three small pieces cach of thevolden dandniv,' and three small pieces cach of the
499value of a third of a indir, these he gave to Doro-value of a third of a indir, these he gave to Doro-value of a third of a indir, these he gave to Doro-
500theos and told him to give one third of a indir totheos and told him to give one third of a indir totheos and told him to give one third of a indir to
501the shepherd, another to the fishmonger, and anotherthe shepherd, another to the fishmonger, and anotherthe shepherd, another to the fishmonger, and another
502to the man from whom he had obtaimed corn m ex-to the man from whom he had obtaimed corn m ex-to the man from whom he had obtaimed corn m ex-
503change for his own garments, and to keep the threechange for his own garments, and to keep the threechange for his own garments, and to keep the three
504hundred dandnir as an carnest of what should yet behundred dandnir as an carnest of what should yet behundred dandnir as an carnest of what should yet be
505oiven unto them. When Dorotheos protested againstoiven unto them. When Dorotheos protested againstoiven unto them. When Dorotheos protested against
506receiving all this great gift, the general shewed himreceiving all this great gift, the general shewed himreceiving all this great gift, the general shewed him
507who he was, and told them that all the gifts whichwho he was, and told them that all the gifts whichwho he was, and told them that all the gifts which
508they had made unto the Archangel Michael had beenthey had made unto the Archangel Michael had beenthey had made unto the Archangel Michael had been
509made unto himself. for he himself was Michael. Whatmade unto himself. for he himself was Michael. Whatmade unto himself. for he himself was Michael. What
510he had e¢iven them was only the interest upon thehe had e¢iven them was only the interest upon thehe had e¢iven them was only the interest upon the
511capital which was laid up for them with God in thecapital which was laid up for them with God in thecapital which was laid up for them with God in the
512heavenly Jerusalem: having thus spoken he went upheavenly Jerusalem: having thus spoken he went upheavenly Jerusalem: having thus spoken he went up
513x 7. ¢., about one hundred and fifty pounds in Iinglishx 7. ¢., about one hundred and fifty pounds in Iinglishx 7. ¢., about one hundred and fifty pounds in Iinglish
514money.money.money.
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516into heaven. With exhortations to a godly life andinto heaven. With exhortations to a godly life andinto heaven. With exhortations to a godly life and
517almsgiving Theodosius brings his Encomium to an end.almsgiving Theodosius brings his Encomium to an end.almsgiving Theodosius brings his Encomium to an end.
518II. THE ENCOMIUM® OF SEVERUS, PATRIARCII OFII. THE ENCOMIUM® OF SEVERUS, PATRIARCII OFII. THE ENCOMIUM® OF SEVERUS, PATRIARCII OF
519ANTIOCH:ANTIOCH:ANTIOCH:
520This Encomium was pronounced on the day of theThis Encomium was pronounced on the day of theThis Encomium was pronounced on the day of the
521festival of Saint Michael, which happened to fall uponfestival of Saint Michael, which happened to fall uponfestival of Saint Michael, which happened to fall upon
522a Sunday. After a series of quotations from the Psalmsa Sunday. After a series of quotations from the Psalmsa Sunday. After a series of quotations from the Psalms
523and Saint Matthew's Gospel, Severus proceeds to telland Saint Matthew's Gospel, Severus proceeds to telland Saint Matthew's Gospel, Severus proceeds to tell
524the story of Ketson the merchant, and of his conver-the story of Ketson the merchant, and of his conver-the story of Ketson the merchant, and of his conver-
525sion from Paganism to Christianity. Ketson was a nativesion from Paganism to Christianity. Ketson was a nativesion from Paganism to Christianity. Ketson was a native
526of Entiké, and was a very rich merchant, who on oneof Entiké, and was a very rich merchant, who on oneof Entiké, and was a very rich merchant, who on one
527occasion loaded a ship with his wares and sailed tooccasion loaded a ship with his wares and sailed tooccasion loaded a ship with his wares and sailed to
528Kalonia; he arrived on the first day of Athor, and stayedKalonia; he arrived on the first day of Athor, and stayedKalonia; he arrived on the first day of Athor, and stayed
529there and sold his merchandise. On the eleventh daythere and sold his merchandise. On the eleventh daythere and sold his merchandise. On the eleventh day
530of Athor he saw men draping the shrine of Saint Michaelof Athor he saw men draping the shrine of Saint Michaelof Athor he saw men draping the shrine of Saint Michael
531with cloth, and crowning it with lanterns, and he tarriedwith cloth, and crowning it with lanterns, and he tarriedwith cloth, and crowning it with lanterns, and he tarried
532there to sec what would be the end of the matter: in thethere to sec what would be the end of the matter: in thethere to sec what would be the end of the matter: in the
533evening men lit the lamps and sang hymns, and Ketsonevening men lit the lamps and sang hymns, and Ketsonevening men lit the lamps and sang hymns, and Ketson
534determined to pass the night by the door of the shrine todetermined to pass the night by the door of the shrine todetermined to pass the night by the door of the shrine to
535* The Ethiopic version of thisIncomium printed on pp.29 1 —216* The Ethiopic version of thisIncomium printed on pp.29 1 —216* The Ethiopic version of thisIncomium printed on pp.29 1 —216
536is taken from Brit. Mus. MS. Orient. No. 691, foll. 1562 —170a;is taken from Brit. Mus. MS. Orient. No. 691, foll. 1562 —170a;is taken from Brit. Mus. MS. Orient. No. 691, foll. 1562 —170a;
537sce Wright, Catalogue of 2 ⲛsce Wright, Catalogue of 2 ⲛsce Wright, Catalogue of 2 n
538ⲣ 103. For a French version of the Coptic text see Amdlineau,ⲣ 103. For a French version of the Coptic text see Amdlineau,r 103. For a French version of the Coptic text see Amdlineau,
539Contes ef Romanus, tom. i. ⲣ. 83.Contes ef Romanus, tom. i. Ⲣ. 83.Contes ef Romanus, tom. i. R. 83.
540© He sat from A.D. 512—3519. Tor lists of his works sec© He sat from A.D. 512—3519. Tor lists of his works sec© He sat from A.D. 512—3519. Tor lists of his works sec
541Wright, Catalogue of the Syriac MSS. iu the British Museum,Wright, Catalogue of the Syriac MSS. iu the British Museum,Wright, Catalogue of the Syriac MSS. iu the British Museum,
542pp. 1322—1324: Assemani, ⲛ︦. pp. 46, 80, 90, 120, 120,pp. 1322—1324: Assemani, 50. pp. 46, 80, 90, 120, 120,pp. 1322—1324: Assemani, 50. pp. 46, 80, 90, 120, 120,
543158, 203, 283, 298; Zotenberg, Catalogue, pp. 27, 37, 64, 123;158, 203, 283, 298; Zotenberg, Catalogue, pp. 27, 37, 64, 123;158, 203, 283, 298; Zotenberg, Catalogue, pp. 27, 37, 64, 123;
544Cave, [list Lit, tom. i. p. 490ff; and Fabricius, /:4/. Grace.Cave, [list Lit, tom. i. p. 490ff; and Fabricius, /:4/. Grace.Cave, [list Lit, tom. i. p. 490ff; and Fabricius, /:4/. Grace.
545tom. x. p. ⲓ.tom. x. p. Ⲓ.tom. x. p. I.
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547see what would take place therein. When the night hadsee what would take place therein. When the night hadsee what would take place therein. When the night had
548come the clergy and the congregation performed thecome the clergy and the congregation performed thecome the clergy and the congregation performed the
549service, and in the morning Ketson set out to visit twoservice, and in the morning Ketson set out to visit twoservice, and in the morning Ketson set out to visit two
550Christians of his acquaintance, and to ask them theChristians of his acquaintance, and to ask them theChristians of his acquaintance, and to ask them the
551meaning of what he had seen. When he had heardmeaning of what he had seen. When he had heardmeaning of what he had seen. When he had heard
552from them of Saint Michael's power, he asked themfrom them of Saint Michael's power, he asked themfrom them of Saint Michael's power, he asked them
553where he could find him, for he wished to ask him towhere he could find him, for he wished to ask him towhere he could find him, for he wished to ask him to
554deliver him from evil, hut they told him that he coulddeliver him from evil, hut they told him that he coulddeliver him from evil, hut they told him that he could
555only see Michael when he had become a Christian;only see Michael when he had become a Christian;only see Michael when he had become a Christian;
556Ketson promised to give cach of them money" if theyKetson promised to give cach of them money" if theyKetson promised to give cach of them money" if they
557would help him to become a Christian, and they agreedwould help him to become a Christian, and they agreedwould help him to become a Christian, and they agreed
558to take him to the Bishop to be baptized. On theto take him to the Bishop to be baptized. On theto take him to the Bishop to be baptized. On the
559morrow the three men went to the Bishop, who askedmorrow the three men went to the Bishop, who askedmorrow the three men went to the Bishop, who asked
560the stranger whence he came, what god he worshipped,the stranger whence he came, what god he worshipped,the stranger whence he came, what god he worshipped,
561and if he had a wife and family; and when he learnedand if he had a wife and family; and when he learnedand if he had a wife and family; and when he learned
562that Ketson had a wife and family in his native town,that Ketson had a wife and family in his native town,that Ketson had a wife and family in his native town,
563he sent him away to persuade his wife to become ahe sent him away to persuade his wife to become ahe sent him away to persuade his wife to become a
564Christian. lest, being baptized without her knowledge,Christian. lest, being baptized without her knowledge,Christian. lest, being baptized without her knowledge,
565she should cause him to apostatize. During the returnshe should cause him to apostatize. During the returnshe should cause him to apostatize. During the return
566of Ketson by sea to his native city the Devil raisedof Ketson by sea to his native city the Devil raisedof Ketson by sea to his native city the Devil raised
567up a mighty storm which well-nigh swamped the ship,up a mighty storm which well-nigh swamped the ship,up a mighty storm which well-nigh swamped the ship,
568but when he had cried out to Christ, the winds sankbut when he had cried out to Christ, the winds sankbut when he had cried out to Christ, the winds sank
569to rest, and the waves went down, and he arrived atto rest, and the waves went down, and he arrived atto rest, and the waves went down, and he arrived at
570home in safety; his wife decided to become a Christianhome in safety; his wife decided to become a Christianhome in safety; his wife decided to become a Christian
571without any hesitation, and having made all ready theywithout any hesitation, and having made all ready theywithout any hesitation, and having made all ready they
572set out for Ⲕⲁⲛ. And when they had returned toset out for Ⲕⲁⲛ. And when they had returned toset out for Kan. And when they had returned to
573* On page 34%, line 28, strike out the words “a basket of.”* On page 34%, line 28, strike out the words “a basket of.”* On page 34%, line 28, strike out the words “a basket of.”
574The Arabic version reads, “I will give to you a dindr apiece”;The Arabic version reads, “I will give to you a dindr apiece”;The Arabic version reads, “I will give to you a dindr apiece”;
575KOT NOMICMA must then mean some coin like a dinar, or ofKOT NOMICMA must then mean some coin like a dinar, or ofKOT NOMICMA must then mean some coin like a dinar, or of
576that value.that value.that value.
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578the Bishop he baptized Ketson, and his wife, and theirthe Bishop he baptized Ketson, and his wife, and theirthe Bishop he baptized Ketson, and his wife, and their
579four sons, giving them the names of Matthew, Irene,four sons, giving them the names of Matthew, Irene,four sons, giving them the names of Matthew, Irene,
580John, Stephen, Joseph and Daniel. Ketson tarried inJohn, Stephen, Joseph and Daniel. Ketson tarried inJohn, Stephen, Joseph and Daniel. Ketson tarried in
581Kalonia for one whole month to be instructed in theKalonia for one whole month to be instructed in theKalonia for one whole month to be instructed in the
582things of his new religion, and he gave six hundredthings of his new religion, and he gave six hundredthings of his new religion, and he gave six hundred
583mathakil* to the shrine of the Archangel.mathakil* to the shrine of the Archangel.mathakil* to the shrine of the Archangel.
584Soon after Matthew, who was formerly calledSoon after Matthew, who was formerly calledSoon after Matthew, who was formerly called
585Ketson, had returned to his city, he died, and hisKetson, had returned to his city, he died, and hisKetson, had returned to his city, he died, and his
586fellow citizens began to persecute his widow and sons,fellow citizens began to persecute his widow and sons,fellow citizens began to persecute his widow and sons,
587probably because they had changed their religion, andprobably because they had changed their religion, andprobably because they had changed their religion, and
588they went so far as to plunder their storchouse. Bythey went so far as to plunder their storchouse. Bythey went so far as to plunder their storchouse. By
589the advice of John, the eldest son, the whole familythe advice of John, the eldest son, the whole familythe advice of John, the eldest son, the whole family
590went and lived in the “royal city”, but scarcely hadwent and lived in the “royal city”, but scarcely hadwent and lived in the “royal city”, but scarcely had
591they taken up their abode there when the house of athey taken up their abode there when the house of athey taken up their abode there when the house of a
592nobleman called Sylon was broken into and plundered,nobleman called Sylon was broken into and plundered,nobleman called Sylon was broken into and plundered,
593and the Devil, who had taken upon himself the formand the Devil, who had taken upon himself the formand the Devil, who had taken upon himself the form
594of a man, went about throughout the city accusingof a man, went about throughout the city accusingof a man, went about throughout the city accusing
595Matthew’s sons of having committed the robbery, andMatthew’s sons of having committed the robbery, andMatthew’s sons of having committed the robbery, and
596the young men were dragged before Kesanthos thethe young men were dragged before Kesanthos thethe young men were dragged before Kesanthos the
597covernor to answer for the crime. While the exami-covernor to answer for the crime. While the exami-covernor to answer for the crime. While the exami-
598nation was taking place Michael, in the form of anation was taking place Michael, in the form of anation was taking place Michael, in the form of a
599patrician, came and sat down by the governor, andpatrician, came and sat down by the governor, andpatrician, came and sat down by the governor, and
600suggested that Matthew's voungest son should go tosuggested that Matthew's voungest son should go tosuggested that Matthew's voungest son should go to
601house of the chief watchman, and command the stolenhouse of the chief watchman, and command the stolenhouse of the chief watchman, and command the stolen
602things to appear im the name of Jesus Christ; whenthings to appear im the name of Jesus Christ; whenthings to appear im the name of Jesus Christ; when
603this had been done a voice bade them go into thethis had been done a voice bade them go into thethis had been done a voice bade them go into the
604cellar, and having done so they found all Sylon’s pro-cellar, and having done so they found all Sylon’s pro-cellar, and having done so they found all Sylon’s pro-
605perty hidden therein.perty hidden therein.perty hidden therein.
606Shortly afterwards a certain man invited someShortly afterwards a certain man invited someShortly afterwards a certain man invited some
607..ⲃⲟⲛ three hundred pounds in ⲙⲏϩ money...ⲃⲟⲛ three hundred pounds in ⲙⲏϩ money...von three hundred pounds in myh money.
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609fricnds to a feast in his house one evening, and asfricnds to a feast in his house one evening, and asfricnds to a feast in his house one evening, and as
610one of them was returning home, a scorpion stungone of them was returning home, a scorpion stungone of them was returning home, a scorpion stung
611him, and he fell down and died immediately. Thehim, and he fell down and died immediately. Thehim, and he fell down and died immediately. The
612watchmen of the city found the body, and seeing nowatchmen of the city found the body, and seeing nowatchmen of the city found the body, and seeing no
613traces of violence upon it, they buried it in the mor-traces of violence upon it, they buried it in the mor-traces of violence upon it, they buried it in the mor-
614ning. And again the Devil, who took upon himselfning. And again the Devil, who took upon himselfning. And again the Devil, who took upon himself
615the form of a man, went about the city accusing thethe form of a man, went about the city accusing thethe form of a man, went about the city accusing the
616four young men of the murder, and they were broughtfour young men of the murder, and they were broughtfour young men of the murder, and they were brought
617into the governor's presence with their hands tied he-into the governor's presence with their hands tied he-into the governor's presence with their hands tied he-
618hind them. and with heavy chains upon their necks.hind them. and with heavy chains upon their necks.hind them. and with heavy chains upon their necks.
619Once more Michael appeared in the form of a nobleman,Once more Michael appeared in the form of a nobleman,Once more Michael appeared in the form of a nobleman,
620and having heard the accusation which had been broughtand having heard the accusation which had been broughtand having heard the accusation which had been brought
621against the young men, he suggested that the deadagainst the young men, he suggested that the deadagainst the young men, he suggested that the dead
622man himself should be brought into the court, andman himself should be brought into the court, andman himself should be brought into the court, and
623asked to say who or what had killed him; when thisasked to say who or what had killed him; when thisasked to say who or what had killed him; when this
624had been done Michael commanded Daniel, the youngesthad been done Michael commanded Daniel, the youngesthad been done Michael commanded Daniel, the youngest
625son of Matthew, to adjurc the dead man in the nameson of Matthew, to adjurc the dead man in the nameson of Matthew, to adjurc the dead man in the name
626of Christ to say what had happened unto him, and heof Christ to say what had happened unto him, and heof Christ to say what had happened unto him, and he
627stated straightway that the bite of a scorpion hadstated straightway that the bite of a scorpion hadstated straightway that the bite of a scorpion had
628killed him. After this Michael went up into heaven withkilled him. After this Michael went up into heaven withkilled him. After this Michael went up into heaven with
629great glory, taking the soul of the dead man with him.great glory, taking the soul of the dead man with him.great glory, taking the soul of the dead man with him.
630By the advice of John. Kesanthos the governorBy the advice of John. Kesanthos the governorBy the advice of John. Kesanthos the governor
631wrote to the Emperor Constantine,” and informed himwrote to the Emperor Constantine,” and informed himwrote to the Emperor Constantine,” and informed him
632of the wonderful thing which had happened, and askedof the wonderful thing which had happened, and askedof the wonderful thing which had happened, and asked
633him to send to his city a Bishop who should enlightenhim to send to his city a Bishop who should enlightenhim to send to his city a Bishop who should enlighten
634his town with the true faith; when the Emperor heardhis town with the true faith; when the Emperor heardhis town with the true faith; when the Emperor heard
635this he wrote to John, Archbishop of Ephesus, andthis he wrote to John, Archbishop of Ephesus, andthis he wrote to John, Archbishop of Ephesus, and
636Ⲡⲉ was Emperor from A. D. 3337.Ⲡⲉ was Emperor from A. D. 3337.Pe was Emperor from A. D. 3337.
637* There is clearly a mistake here, for John of Ephesus was* There is clearly a mistake here, for John of Ephesus was* There is clearly a mistake here, for John of Ephesus was
638not born until A. D. 316, but it is equally clear that John ofnot born until A. D. 316, but it is equally clear that John ofnot born until A. D. 316, but it is equally clear that John of
639Ephesus is meant by the writer of the Encomium, for he wasEphesus is meant by the writer of the Encomium, for he wasEphesus is meant by the writer of the Encomium, for he was
640(4)(4)(4)
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642asked him to ϩⲟ and baptize the people of the cityasked him to ϩⲟ and baptize the people of the cityasked him to ho and baptize the people of the city
643of Entias. Shortly after, John sct out with two deacons,of Entias. Shortly after, John sct out with two deacons,of Entias. Shortly after, John sct out with two deacons,
644an elder, a reader, three singers of Psalms, and twelvean elder, a reader, three singers of Psalms, and twelvean elder, a reader, three singers of Psalms, and twelve
645other men, and they took with them an altar, altarother men, and they took with them an altar, altarother men, and they took with them an altar, altar
646coverings, sacramental vessels, books, and everythingcoverings, sacramental vessels, books, and everythingcoverings, sacramental vessels, books, and everything
647that was necessary for the founding of a church. Onthat was necessary for the founding of a church. Onthat was necessary for the founding of a church. On
648the arrival of the Archbishop, the governor of lintias,the arrival of the Archbishop, the governor of lintias,the arrival of the Archbishop, the governor of lintias,
649and John the son of Matthew, and all the people ofand John the son of Matthew, and all the people ofand John the son of Matthew, and all the people of
650the city went out to meet him, and they escorted himthe city went out to meet him, and they escorted himthe city went out to meet him, and they escorted him
651into the city and were blessed by him. On the morrowinto the city and were blessed by him. On the morrowinto the city and were blessed by him. On the morrow
652they began to build a church to the Virgin Mary, andthey began to build a church to the Virgin Mary, andthey began to build a church to the Virgin Mary, and
653by the help of every man in the city it was hnishedby the help of every man in the city it was hnishedby the help of every man in the city it was hnished
654in sixteen days; the baptism of the people by thein sixteen days; the baptism of the people by thein sixteen days; the baptism of the people by the
655Archbishop next took place in a pool of water situatedArchbishop next took place in a pool of water situatedArchbishop next took place in a pool of water situated
656to the cast of the city, and John, the son of Matthew,to the cast of the city, and John, the son of Matthew,to the cast of the city, and John, the son of Matthew,
657was consecrated bishop over them. A few days laterwas consecrated bishop over them. A few days laterwas consecrated bishop over them. A few days later
658the new bishop suggested to Kesanthos the governorthe new bishop suggested to Kesanthos the governorthe new bishop suggested to Kesanthos the governor
659that they should build a church in honour, of Saintthat they should build a church in honour, of Saintthat they should build a church in honour, of Saint
660Michael, and after cight months the coping stone wasMichael, and after cight months the coping stone wasMichael, and after cight months the coping stone was
661put on, and the building was consecrated to Saint Michaelput on, and the building was consecrated to Saint Michaelput on, and the building was consecrated to Saint Michael
662on the twelfth day of thor. After the bishop andon the twelfth day of thor. After the bishop andon the twelfth day of thor. After the bishop and
663the governor had taken part in the Communion theythe governor had taken part in the Communion theythe governor had taken part in the Communion they
664went into the city with the multitude, and sect fire towent into the city with the multitude, and sect fire towent into the city with the multitude, and sect fire to
665the temple of Zeus, and a large church dedicated to thethe temple of Zeus, and a large church dedicated to thethe temple of Zeus, and a large church dedicated to the
666Apostles was afterwards built upon the spot where theApostles was afterwards built upon the spot where theApostles was afterwards built upon the spot where the
667pagan cdifice had stood. These things were duly reportedpagan cdifice had stood. These things were duly reportedpagan cdifice had stood. These things were duly reported
668to the Emperor Constantine (sic), and he glorified God.to the Emperor Constantine (sic), and he glorified God.to the Emperor Constantine (sic), and he glorified God.
669The Encomium ends with exhortations to a godly life.The Encomium ends with exhortations to a godly life.The Encomium ends with exhortations to a godly life.
670famous as a founder of churches and monasteries. For Con-famous as a founder of churches and monasteries. For Con-famous as a founder of churches and monasteries. For Con-
671stantine we should probably read “Justinian”.stantine we should probably read “Justinian”.stantine we should probably read “Justinian”.
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672HL THE ENCOMIUM OF FUSTATIHIUS, ⲭⲭⲅ ⲓⲓHL THE ENCOMIUM OF FUSTATIHIUS, ⲭⲭⲅ ⲓⲓHL THE ENCOMIUM OF FUSTATIHIUS, kkġ ii
673ⲓ. ⲧⲓ ENCOMIUM: OIF Ⲁⲧⲓⲓ. Ⲧⲓ ENCOMIUM: OIF Ⲁⲧⲓi. Ti ENCOMIUM: OIF Ati
674BISHOP OF ⲧⲡⲓⲥ ISLAND OF ⲧⲕⲇⲕⲓBISHOP OF ⲧⲡⲓⲥ ISLAND OF ⲧⲕⲇⲕⲓBISHOP OF tpis ISLAND OF tkḋki
675The third and last Encomium on Saint Michal byThe third and last Encomium on Saint Michal byThe third and last Encomium on Saint Michal by
676Eustathius is perhaps the most interesting in the hook.Eustathius is perhaps the most interesting in the hook.Eustathius is perhaps the most interesting in the hook.
677It was composed for recitation on the Archangel’s festival,It was composed for recitation on the Archangel’s festival,It was composed for recitation on the Archangel’s festival,
678which took place on the twelfth day of Paoni (2. ¢., June 6),which took place on the twelfth day of Paoni (2. ¢., June 6),which took place on the twelfth day of Paoni (2. ¢., June 6),
679and in it Bustathius sets forth the history of the nobleand in it Bustathius sets forth the history of the nobleand in it Bustathius sets forth the history of the noble
680lady Euphemia, the wife of Ⲁⲥ. a general inlady Euphemia, the wife of Ⲁⲥ. a general inlady Euphemia, the wife of As. a general in
681the service of the Emperor Ⲡⲟⲛⲟⲓ ϭ, by whom he hadthe service of the Emperor Ⲡⲟⲛⲟⲓ ϭ, by whom he hadthe service of the Emperor Ponoi ċ, by whom he had
682Ⲁ French version of this Encomium, translated from anotherⲀ French version of this Encomium, translated from anotherA French version of this Encomium, translated from another
683MS. Ⲓ believe. is published by M. Amdclincau in his Contes erMS. Ⲓ believe. is published by M. Amdclincau in his Contes erMS. I believe. is published by M. Amdclincau in his Contes er
684Romans de ⲧ pte ⲛ. tom. 1. ⲣ. 21 ff.Romans de ⲧ pte ⲛ. tom. 1. Ⲣ. 21 ff.Romans de t pte n. tom. 1. R. 21 ff.
685* The name is given as Anastasius by M. Amélineau, but* The name is given as Anastasius by M. Amélineau, but* The name is given as Anastasius by M. Amélineau, but
686in any case I am unable to identify the bishop to whom thisin any case I am unable to identify the bishop to whom thisin any case I am unable to identify the bishop to whom this
687Encomium is attributed.Encomium is attributed.Encomium is attributed.
6883 I have translated the word ⲛⲏⲥⲟⲥ by “island”, but it is3 I have translated the word ⲛⲏⲥⲟⲥ by “island”, but it is3 I have translated the word nysos by “island”, but it is
689not by any means clear that Traké was an island in the ⲟⲓ-not by any means clear that Traké was an island in the ⲟⲓ-not by any means clear that Traké was an island in the oi-
690dinary sense of the word. In the Coptic text (sce anfra p. 14,dinary sense of the word. In the Coptic text (sce anfra p. 14,dinary sense of the word. In the Coptic text (sce anfra p. 14,
691I. 25) Jacob says ⲇⲓⲫⲱⲧ WA ϯⲛⲏⲥⲟⲥ “I fled to the Island”,I. 25) Jacob says ⲇⲓⲫⲱⲧ WA ϯⲛⲏⲥⲟⲥ “I fled to the Island”,I. 25) Jacob says ḋifōt WA tinysos “I fled to the Island”,
692and ⲛⲏⲥⲟⲥ here is the exact translation of 6. “Island”, anand ⲛⲏⲥⲟⲥ here is the exact translation of 6. “Island”, anand nysos here is the exact translation of 6. “Island”, an
693Arabic name for Mesopotamia, that is the land between theArabic name for Mesopotamia, that is the land between theArabic name for Mesopotamia, that is the land between the
694two rivers, or the land entirely surrounded by the Tigris andtwo rivers, or the land entirely surrounded by the Tigris andtwo rivers, or the land entirely surrounded by the Tigris and
695Euphrates. As our author says that Trake was “the Island toEuphrates. As our author says that Trake was “the Island toEuphrates. As our author says that Trake was “the Island to
696which the Empress [Eudoxia| banished Saint John Chrysostony”,which the Empress [Eudoxia| banished Saint John Chrysostony”,which the Empress [Eudoxia| banished Saint John Chrysostony”,
697and as this famous man was banished first to Cucusus, a villageand as this famous man was banished first to Cucusus, a villageand as this famous man was banished first to Cucusus, a village
698in the mountains on the borders of Cilicia and the Lesserin the mountains on the borders of Cilicia and the Lesserin the mountains on the borders of Cilicia and the Lesser
699Armenia, secondly to Arabissus, about sixty miles from Cucusus,Armenia, secondly to Arabissus, about sixty miles from Cucusus,Armenia, secondly to Arabissus, about sixty miles from Cucusus,
700and thirdly to Pityus, at the foot of the Caucasus, on theand thirdly to Pityus, at the foot of the Caucasus, on theand thirdly to Pityus, at the foot of the Caucasus, on the
701N. E. of the Black Sea, we must assume that this district re-N. E. of the Black Sea, we must assume that this district re-N. E. of the Black Sea, we must assume that this district re-
702presents the “island of Trake” referred to by Eustathius.presents the “island of Trake” referred to by Eustathius.presents the “island of Trake” referred to by Eustathius.
703M. Amdlineau translates “Tile de Turquie”, and adds the per-M. Amdlineau translates “Tile de Turquie”, and adds the per-M. Amdlineau translates “Tile de Turquie”, and adds the per-
704tinent remark, “Les Coptes n'ont jamais eu de notions bientinent remark, “Les Coptes n'ont jamais eu de notions bientinent remark, “Les Coptes n'ont jamais eu de notions bien
705précises en fait de géographic” (op. cit, p. 21).précises en fait de géographic” (op. cit, p. 21).précises en fait de géographic” (op. cit, p. 21).
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707been appointed governor of Traké. He was a Christian,been appointed governor of Traké. He was a Christian,been appointed governor of Traké. He was a Christian,
708and had received baptism at the hands of Sat Johnand had received baptism at the hands of Sat Johnand had received baptism at the hands of Sat John
709Chrysostom,” and for many years he made gifts andChrysostom,” and for many years he made gifts andChrysostom,” and for many years he made gifts and
710offerings on the twelfth, twenty-first, and twenty-ninthofferings on the twelfth, twenty-first, and twenty-ninthofferings on the twelfth, twenty-first, and twenty-ninth
711days of cvery month, on the festivals of Saint Michael,days of cvery month, on the festivals of Saint Michael,days of cvery month, on the festivals of Saint Michael,
712of the Virgin Mary,” and of the birthday of our Lord’of the Virgin Mary,” and of the birthday of our Lord’of the Virgin Mary,” and of the birthday of our Lord’
713respectively: finally he was seized with mortal sickness,respectively: finally he was seized with mortal sickness,respectively: finally he was seized with mortal sickness,
714and knowing that his death was nigh, he called Euphemiaand knowing that his death was nigh, he called Euphemiaand knowing that his death was nigh, he called Euphemia
715his wife to him, and charged her to neglect in no wayhis wife to him, and charged her to neglect in no wayhis wife to him, and charged her to neglect in no way
716the “offering of the holy \rchangel Michael”, and tothe “offering of the holy \rchangel Michael”, and tothe “offering of the holy \rchangel Michael”, and to
717continue to do alms, and to make the customary giftscontinue to do alms, and to make the customary giftscontinue to do alms, and to make the customary gifts
718to the church after his death; the pious lady promisedto the church after his death; the pious lady promisedto the church after his death; the pious lady promised
719not only to make the customary gifts, but to increasenot only to make the customary gifts, but to increasenot only to make the customary gifts, but to increase
720them. She then begged her husband before his deaththem. She then begged her husband before his deaththem. She then begged her husband before his death
721to Instruct a painter to paint a picture of the Archangelto Instruct a painter to paint a picture of the Archangelto Instruct a painter to paint a picture of the Archangel
722Michael upon a wooden tablet, that she might hang itMichael upon a wooden tablet, that she might hang itMichael upon a wooden tablet, that she might hang it
723in her bed-chamber to induce the saint to protect her.in her bed-chamber to induce the saint to protect her.in her bed-chamber to induce the saint to protect her.
724and to be her guardian after the death of Aristarchus.and to be her guardian after the death of Aristarchus.and to be her guardian after the death of Aristarchus.
725The dying man straightway sent for a cunning painter,The dying man straightway sent for a cunning painter,The dying man straightway sent for a cunning painter,
726and told him to paint upon a wooden tablet the figureand told him to paint upon a wooden tablet the figureand told him to paint upon a wooden tablet the figure
727of the Archangel, and to cover it with a plate of fineof the Archangel, and to cover it with a plate of fineof the Archangel, and to cover it with a plate of fine
728cold inlaid with precious stones; when this was donecold inlaid with precious stones; when this was donecold inlaid with precious stones; when this was done
729and brought to him, he gave it to Euphemia, who ⲧⲥ-and brought to him, he gave it to Euphemia, who ⲧⲥ-and brought to him, he gave it to Euphemia, who ts-
730joiced over it with great joy. Aristarchus marvelledjoiced over it with great joy. Aristarchus marvelledjoiced over it with great joy. Aristarchus marvelled
731when he saw his wife's gladness, but being touchedwhen he saw his wife's gladness, but being touchedwhen he saw his wife's gladness, but being touched
732by the mournful words with which she described theby the mournful words with which she described theby the mournful words with which she described the
733* Born about A. D. 347, and died 407.* Born about A. D. 347, and died 407.* Born about A. D. 347, and died 407.
7342 The annual commemoration takes place upon the twenty-2 The annual commemoration takes place upon the twenty-2 The annual commemoration takes place upon the twenty-
735first day of Tobi.first day of Tobi.first day of Tobi.
7363 The annual commemoration takes place upon the twenty-3 The annual commemoration takes place upon the twenty-3 The annual commemoration takes place upon the twenty-
737ninth day of Khoiakninth day of Khoiakninth day of Khoiak
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739widow’s lonely condition, he took her hand and laid itwidow’s lonely condition, he took her hand and laid itwidow’s lonely condition, he took her hand and laid it
740upon that of the figure of the Archangel, and, in aupon that of the figure of the Archangel, and, in aupon that of the figure of the Archangel, and, in a
741solemn address to the Saint, committed his wife to hissolemn address to the Saint, committed his wife to hissolemn address to the Saint, committed his wife to his
742carc; Fuphemia was comforted by this act of her hus-carc; Fuphemia was comforted by this act of her hus-carc; Fuphemia was comforted by this act of her hus-
743band, and she believed that no wiles of the Devil couldband, and she believed that no wiles of the Devil couldband, and she believed that no wiles of the Devil could
744prevail over her. Aristarchus died shortly afterwards,prevail over her. Aristarchus died shortly afterwards,prevail over her. Aristarchus died shortly afterwards,
745and his pious widow continued to give the vifts whichand his pious widow continued to give the vifts whichand his pious widow continued to give the vifts which
746her husband was wont to give, and added thereunto.her husband was wont to give, and added thereunto.her husband was wont to give, and added thereunto.
747Meanwhile, however, the envy of the Devil wasMeanwhile, however, the envy of the Devil wasMeanwhile, however, the envy of the Devil was
748stirred up, and taking upon himself the form of a nun,stirred up, and taking upon himself the form of a nun,stirred up, and taking upon himself the form of a nun,
749he went to uphemia’s house accompanied by devils,he went to uphemia’s house accompanied by devils,he went to uphemia’s house accompanied by devils,
750also in the forms of nuns, and having gained admittancealso in the forms of nuns, and having gained admittancealso in the forms of nuns, and having gained admittance
751to her presence, he began to tempt her to promise toto her presence, he began to tempt her to promise toto her presence, he began to tempt her to promise to
752marry llilarichus, the chief prefect in the service ofmarry llilarichus, the chief prefect in the service ofmarry llilarichus, the chief prefect in the service of
753the Emperor Honorius,” whose wife had recently died;the Emperor Honorius,” whose wife had recently died;the Emperor Honorius,” whose wife had recently died;
754the Devil shewed her many gold and silver ornamentsthe Devil shewed her many gold and silver ornamentsthe Devil shewed her many gold and silver ornaments
755to persuade her, and at length Euphemia told himto persuade her, and at length Euphemia told himto persuade her, and at length Euphemia told him
756that she would marry a second time without hesitationthat she would marry a second time without hesitationthat she would marry a second time without hesitation
757provided that her guardian gave her the permissionprovided that her guardian gave her the permissionprovided that her guardian gave her the permission
758to do so. The Devil asked who the guardian was,to do so. The Devil asked who the guardian was,to do so. The Devil asked who the guardian was,
759and thinking that it must necessarily be a man, beganand thinking that it must necessarily be a man, beganand thinking that it must necessarily be a man, began
760to charge her with infidelity and deceit, until finally,to charge her with infidelity and deceit, until finally,to charge her with infidelity and deceit, until finally,
761at the Devil's request, she agreed to shew him whoat the Devil's request, she agreed to shew him whoat the Devil's request, she agreed to shew him who
762her ¢uardian was, on the condition that the Devilher ¢uardian was, on the condition that the Devilher ¢uardian was, on the condition that the Devil
763should turn to the east, and pray to God to be for-should turn to the east, and pray to God to be for-should turn to the east, and pray to God to be for-
764given for the cvil thoughts which he had harbouredgiven for the cvil thoughts which he had harbouredgiven for the cvil thoughts which he had harboured
765concerning herself. This the Devil refused to do, andconcerning herself. This the Devil refused to do, andconcerning herself. This the Devil refused to do, and
766excused himself by saying that he had vowed to prayexcused himself by saying that he had vowed to prayexcused himself by saying that he had vowed to pray
767nowhere except in his own cell, and when Euphemianowhere except in his own cell, and when Euphemianowhere except in his own cell, and when Euphemia
768ve reigned from A.D. 3542.ve reigned from A.D. 3542.ve reigned from A.D. 3542.
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770gained the better of him in the argument which followedgained the better of him in the argument which followedgained the better of him in the argument which followed
771upon this statement, he threatened to do violence untoupon this statement, he threatened to do violence untoupon this statement, he threatened to do violence unto
772her; and when, sccing that he changed his form andher; and when, sccing that he changed his form andher; and when, sccing that he changed his form and
773appearance frequently, she cried out for help to Saintappearance frequently, she cried out for help to Saintappearance frequently, she cried out for help to Saint
774Michael, and made the sign of the Cross over hersclf,Michael, and made the sign of the Cross over hersclf,Michael, and made the sign of the Cross over hersclf,
775the Devil and all his works disappeared “like athe Devil and all his works disappeared “like athe Devil and all his works disappeared “like a
776spider's web”.spider's web”.spider's web”.
777And the Devil appeared a second time to her inAnd the Devil appeared a second time to her inAnd the Devil appeared a second time to her in
778the form of an Lithiopian, with the head of a goat, andthe form of an Lithiopian, with the head of a goat, andthe form of an Lithiopian, with the head of a goat, and
779with bloody eyes, and his hair stood up like the bristleswith bloody eyes, and his hair stood up like the bristleswith bloody eyes, and his hair stood up like the bristles
780on a mountain pig; he carried a sharp two-edged,on a mountain pig; he carried a sharp two-edged,on a mountain pig; he carried a sharp two-edged,
781drawn sword in his hands, and at the sight of himdrawn sword in his hands, and at the sight of himdrawn sword in his hands, and at the sight of him
782Fuphemia fled for help to the tablet with the Archangel’Fuphemia fled for help to the tablet with the Archangel’Fuphemia fled for help to the tablet with the Archangel’
783likeness upon ⲓ. When the Devil saw this he waslikeness upon ⲓ. When the Devil saw this he waslikeness upon i. When the Devil saw this he was
784afraid to enter the bed-chamber, and standing outsideafraid to enter the bed-chamber, and standing outsideafraid to enter the bed-chamber, and standing outside
785he began to curse the wooden tablet which luphemiahe began to curse the wooden tablet which luphemiahe began to curse the wooden tablet which luphemia
786had in her hands. Calling to remembrance, one afterhad in her hands. Calling to remembrance, one afterhad in her hands. Calling to remembrance, one after
787another, his evil deeds in days of old, and admittinganother, his evil deeds in days of old, and admittinganother, his evil deeds in days of old, and admitting
788that this piece of wood has baffled his wiles, even asthat this piece of wood has baffled his wiles, even asthat this piece of wood has baffled his wiles, even as
789the wood of the Cross baffled him before, he threatensthe wood of the Cross baffled him before, he threatensthe wood of the Cross baffled him before, he threatens
790that he will come again to Euphemia on a twelfth daythat he will come again to Euphemia on a twelfth daythat he will come again to Euphemia on a twelfth day
791of Paoni (2. ¢., June 6), for on that day Michael will ⲉof Paoni (2. ¢., June 6), for on that day Michael will ⲉof Paoni (2. ¢., June 6), for on that day Michael will e
792kneeling in prayer before God, and entreating Him tokneeling in prayer before God, and entreating Him tokneeling in prayer before God, and entreating Him to
793make the Nile to rise to its proper height during themake the Nile to rise to its proper height during themake the Nile to rise to its proper height during the
794mundation,” and to make the rain and dew to fall, andmundation,” and to make the rain and dew to fall, andmundation,” and to make the rain and dew to fall, and
795* This is interesting as shewing how completely the attri-* This is interesting as shewing how completely the attri-* This is interesting as shewing how completely the attri-
796butes of Ϥⲓ the old Egyptian god of the Nile, had beenbutes of Ϥⲓ the old Egyptian god of the Nile, had beenbutes of Fi the old Egyptian god of the Nile, had been
797transferred by the Copts to a Jewish Archangel; in Lisenmengertransferred by the Copts to a Jewish Archangel; in Lisenmengertransferred by the Copts to a Jewish Archangel; in Lisenmenger
798(ⲥ Judenthuon, ii. ⲣ. 379) a passage is quoted wherein(ⲥ Judenthuon, ii. Ⲣ. 379) a passage is quoted wherein(s Judenthuon, ii. R. 379) a passage is quoted wherein
799Michael is said to be the prince of the waters, under whomMichael is said to be the prince of the waters, under whomMichael is said to be the prince of the waters, under whom
800arc scven princes.arc scven princes.arc scven princes.
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802as he must continue in prayer ceasclessly for threeas he must continue in prayer ceasclessly for threeas he must continue in prayer ceasclessly for three
803whole days and nights, it will be impossible for himwhole days and nights, it will be impossible for himwhole days and nights, it will be impossible for him
804to come to help her: and the Devil threatens that whento come to help her: and the Devil threatens that whento come to help her: and the Devil threatens that when
805he comes, he will break the wooden tablet in piceeshe comes, he will break the wooden tablet in piceeshe comes, he will break the wooden tablet in picees
806over her head. When Luphemia ran towards himover her head. When Luphemia ran towards himover her head. When Luphemia ran towards him
807holding the tablet he disappeared.holding the tablet he disappeared.holding the tablet he disappeared.
808When the next twelfth day of Ⲣⲁⲛ had come, atWhen the next twelfth day of Ⲣⲁⲛ had come, atWhen the next twelfth day of Ran had come, at
809the first hour of the day, the Devil appeared tothe first hour of the day, the Devil appeared tothe first hour of the day, the Devil appeared to
810ILuphemia in the form of the Archangel Michael; onILuphemia in the form of the Archangel Michael; onILuphemia in the form of the Archangel Michael; on
811his head was a crown sct with pearls of great price,his head was a crown sct with pearls of great price,his head was a crown sct with pearls of great price,
812a girdle of gold inlaid with precious stones encircleda girdle of gold inlaid with precious stones encircleda girdle of gold inlaid with precious stones encircled
813his loins, in his hand was a golden sceptre, but ithis loins, in his hand was a golden sceptre, but ithis loins, in his hand was a golden sceptre, but it
814lacked the figure of the Holy Cross, and he was pro-lacked the figure of the Holy Cross, and he was pro-lacked the figure of the Holy Cross, and he was pro-
815vided with wings. \fter speaking to her words ofvided with wings. \fter speaking to her words ofvided with wings. \fter speaking to her words of
816comfort he told her that he had been sent to her bycomfort he told her that he had been sent to her bycomfort he told her that he had been sent to her by
817God to say that her husband had already inherited theGod to say that her husband had already inherited theGod to say that her husband had already inherited the
818good things of the kingdom, and to advise her togood things of the kingdom, and to advise her togood things of the kingdom, and to advise her to
819desist from squandering all her wealth in giving giftsdesist from squandering all her wealth in giving giftsdesist from squandering all her wealth in giving gifts
820to the poor. Ⲡⲉ shewed her what evils the Devil hadto the poor. Ⲡⲉ shewed her what evils the Devil hadto the poor. Pe shewed her what evils the Devil had
821brought upon Job because of his envy of him, and howbrought upon Job because of his envy of him, and howbrought upon Job because of his envy of him, and how
822he had blinded Tobit by devils who had taken the formhe had blinded Tobit by devils who had taken the formhe had blinded Tobit by devils who had taken the form
823of birds, and he then advised her in the name of Godof birds, and he then advised her in the name of Godof birds, and he then advised her in the name of God
824to marry Hilarichus, that she might bear him a son toto marry Hilarichus, that she might bear him a son toto marry Hilarichus, that she might bear him a son to
825inherit all her possessions after her death. Perceivinginherit all her possessions after her death. Perceivinginherit all her possessions after her death. Perceiving
826at once that her visitor was the Devil himself, sheat once that her visitor was the Devil himself, sheat once that her visitor was the Devil himself, she
827challenged him to shew her any passage in the Scrip-challenged him to shew her any passage in the Scrip-challenged him to shew her any passage in the Scrip-
828tures which directed her to cease from doing alms andtures which directed her to cease from doing alms andtures which directed her to cease from doing alms and
829* In Coptic MSs. Michael's head is surrounded with a halo;* In Coptic MSs. Michael's head is surrounded with a halo;* In Coptic MSs. Michael's head is surrounded with a halo;
830see Iyvemat, ⲛ de DPaléographic Copte, Paris. 1838.see Iyvemat, ⲛ de DPaléographic Copte, Paris. 1838.see Iyvemat, n de DPaléographic Copte, Paris. 1838.
831plate LIplate LIplate LI
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833deeds of charity, and to marry a sccond time; in supportdeeds of charity, and to marry a sccond time; in supportdeeds of charity, and to marry a sccond time; in support
834of the quotations which she makes from the Bible andof the quotations which she makes from the Bible andof the quotations which she makes from the Bible and
835of her arguments in favour of the life which she wasof her arguments in favour of the life which she wasof her arguments in favour of the life which she was
836then leading, she appeals to the testimony of the bookthen leading, she appeals to the testimony of the bookthen leading, she appeals to the testimony of the book
837Dhysiologus wherein it is said: — “When the firstDhysiologus wherein it is said: — “When the firstDhysiologus wherein it is said: — “When the first
838“mate of the turtle-dove dicth, it doth not dwell with“mate of the turtle-dove dicth, it doth not dwell with“mate of the turtle-dove dicth, it doth not dwell with
839“a sccond mate, but it departeth unto the wilderness,“a sccond mate, but it departeth unto the wilderness,“a sccond mate, but it departeth unto the wilderness,
840“where it hideth itself until the day of its death.” And“where it hideth itself until the day of its death.” And“where it hideth itself until the day of its death.” And
841“he also sheweth us that the raven family doth not“he also sheweth us that the raven family doth not“he also sheweth us that the raven family doth not
842“dwell with any mate save one,’ and that as we rend“dwell with any mate save one,’ and that as we rend“dwell with any mate save one,’ and that as we rend
843* The Greek has (Lauchert, Geschichte des Physiotogus,* The Greek has (Lauchert, Geschichte des Physiotogus,* The Greek has (Lauchert, Geschichte des Physiotogus,
844p. --ⲟ Ⲫⲙϭⲓⲟⲗⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲉ̃ⲗⲉⲝⲉⲩ ⲡⲉⲣⲓ Tig ⲧⲣⲱⲩⲟⲩⲟⲥ OTL ⲟⲩⲟ-
845ⲭⲱⲣⲉⲓ̈ ⲕⲟⲧ ⲓⲟⲩ ⲧⲟⲓ̈ⲥ €pnuolg, dia TO ⲙⲛ dyamdv ⲙⲉϭⲟⲩ mhndougp. --ⲟ̀ Ⲫ̀ⲙ̀ϭⲓⲟⲗⲟⲩⲟϩ ⲉ̀ⲗⲉⲝⲉⲩ ⲡⲉⲣⲓ Tig ⲧⲣⲱⲩⲟⲩⲟⲥ OTL ⲟⲩⲟⲭⲱⲣⲉⲓ̈ ⲕⲟⲧ ⲓⲟⲩ ⲧⲟⲓ̈ⲥ €pnuolg, dia TO ⲙ̀ⲛ dyamdv ⲙⲉϭⲟⲩ mhndougp. --ò F̀m̀ċiolouoh èleksev peri Tig trōiouos OTL ouokōrei kot iou tois €pnuolg, dia TO m̀n dyamdv meċou mhndoug
846ⲩⲟ̀ⲣⲱⲩ elval, and with this compare €xel 0€ ⲧⲟⲩ dppeva ⲛ ⲧⲣⲱⲩⲱ̀ⲩⲩⲟ̀ⲣⲱⲩ elval, and with this compare €xel 0€ ⲧⲟⲩ dppeva ⲛ ⲧⲣⲱⲩⲱ̀ⲩyòrōi elval, and with this compare €xel 0€ tou dppeva n trōiṑi
847TOV ⲥⲱⲧⲟⲩ Kul @atTa, kai ⲥ̃ⲗⲗⲟⲩ ov ⲡⲣⲟϭⲓⲉⲩⲧϥⲓ, kal émwaloustyTOV ⲥⲱⲧⲟⲩ Kul @atTa, kai ⲥ̀ⲗⲗⲟⲩ ov ⲡⲣⲟϭⲓⲉⲩⲧϥⲓ, kal émwaloustyTOV sōtou Kul @atTa, kai s̀llou ov proċievtfi, kal émwalousty
848au@oOTEPOL Kal 0 dppnv kal 1) Ⲑⲉⲗⲉⲓϥ; see Aristotle, . A. ix. 7.au@oOTEPOL Kal 0 dppnv kal 1) Ⲑⲉⲗⲉⲓϥ; see Aristotle, . A. ix. 7.au@oOTEPOL Kal 0 dppnv kal 1) Ɵeleif; see Aristotle, . A. ix. 7.
849The Syriac version reads (Land, ..ⲟⲛⲓ iv. p. 63): —The Syriac version reads (Land, ..ⲟⲛⲓ iv. p. 63): —The Syriac version reads (Land, ..oni iv. p. 63): —
850Nil ⲑⲟ ⲉⲓ oo ald) ⲟϥ (Ow aolNil ⲑⲟ ⲉⲓ oo ald) ⲟϥ (Ow aolNil θo ei oo ald) of (Ow aol
851ϥ ⲟ] ⲟ. ⲉ “but if one of them dieth beforeϥ ⲟ] ⲟ. Ⲉ “but if one of them dieth beforef o] o. E “but if one of them dieth before
852“its fellow, the onc that remaincth behind doth not mate again.“its fellow, the onc that remaincth behind doth not mate again.“its fellow, the onc that remaincth behind doth not mate again.
853“The turtle-dove goeth to the wilderness, and loveth not to be“The turtle-dove goeth to the wilderness, and loveth not to be“The turtle-dove goeth to the wilderness, and loveth not to be
854“in the world”; and the Iithiopic (Hommel, Z%ysiologus, text,“in the world”; and the Iithiopic (Hommel, Z%ysiologus, text,“in the world”; and the Iithiopic (Hommel, Z%ysiologus, text,
855pe 23): — TOP : ⲛⲱⲧ ⲫ OF ⲓϧ WER: ϧⲛpe 23): — TOP : ⲛⲱⲧ ⲫ OF ⲓϧ WER: ϧⲛpe 23): — TOP : nōt f OF ix WER: xn
856ⲡⲏⲧ “the turtle-dove departeth far away into the desert, andⲡⲏⲧ “the turtle-dove departeth far away into the desert, andpyt “the turtle-dove departeth far away into the desert, and
857“abideth not with the ⲙⲙⲙ An Arabic version is given“abideth not with the ⲛⲙⲙ An Arabic version is given“abideth not with the nmm An Arabic version is given
858by ⲛ. iv. ⲣ. 150.by ⲛ. iv. Ⲣ. 150.by n. iv. R. 150.
8592 The Greek has (Lauchert, op. ci, p. 257): — 6 Ⲫⲱϭⲓⲟ. ⲩⲟϩ2 The Greek has (Lauchert, op. ci, p. 257): — 6 Ⲫⲱϭⲓⲟ. Ⲩⲟϩ2 The Greek has (Lauchert, op. ci, p. 257): — 6 Fōċio. Yoh
860ⲉ̃̄ⲗⲉⲝⲉ mepl avTS, ⲟⲧⲓ HOVOTUUOG €0TIV: ⲟⲧⲟⲩ Yap O ⲧⲱⲧⲏⲝ . IPNVⲉ̀̄ⲗⲉⲝⲉ mepl avTS, ⲟⲧⲓ HOVOTUUOG €0TIV: ⲟⲧⲟⲩ Yap O ⲧⲱⲧⲏⲝ . IPNVèlekse mepl avTS, oti HOVOTUUOG €0TIV: otou Yap O tōtyks . IPNV
861TeAeUTHON OUKETL ϭⲱⲩⲅⲓ̃ⲩⲉⲧϭⲓ avdpl €Tépw, ⲟⲧⲉ ϭ ⲥ̃ⲣⲣϥⲩ ⲧⲉ̀ⲣϥTeAeUTHON OUKETL ϭⲱⲩⲅⲓ̀ⲩⲉⲧϭⲓ avdpl €Tépw, ⲟⲧⲉ ϭ ⲥ̀ⲣⲣϥⲩ ⲧⲉ̀ⲣϥTeAeUTHON OUKETL ċōigìietċi avdpl €Tépw, ote ċ s̀rrfi tèrf
862vyuvaikt. In the Ethiopic version (Hommel, op. cit. po 2.) wevyuvaikt. In the Ethiopic version (Hommel, op. cit. po 2.) wevyuvaikt. In the Ethiopic version (Hommel, op. cit. po 2.) we
863have Ϥⲓ ⲡⲁⲗ ⲧⲓhave Ϥⲓ ⲡⲁⲗ ⲧⲓhave Fi pal tidraft · guess[…]
864ϥⲗⲁⲧ ⲡⲁⲓ “when the male raven dieth, the female takethϥⲗⲁⲧ ⲡⲁⲓ “when the male raven dieth, the female takethflat pai “when the male raven dieth, the female taketh
865not a second mate; and similarly if the female bird dieth thenot a second mate; and similarly if the female bird dieth thenot a second mate; and similarly if the female bird dieth the
866--ⲧ v---ⲧ v---t v-
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868“our garments for our brother when he dicth, even so“our garments for our brother when he dicth, even so“our garments for our brother when he dicth, even so
869dlikewise when a raven dicth his mate draweth outdlikewise when a raven dicth his mate draweth outdlikewise when a raven dicth his mate draweth out
870“her own tongue, and splitteth it with her claws, so“her own tongue, and splitteth it with her claws, so“her own tongue, and splitteth it with her claws, so
871“that when she ⲛⲉⲥⲓⲉ( her cry every one may know“that when she ⲛⲉⲥⲓⲉ( her cry every one may know“that when she nesie( her cry every one may know
872ⲡϥ her mate is not there, and if another raven de-ⲡϥ her mate is not there, and if another raven de-pf her mate is not there, and if another raven de-
873“sireth to take her by violence she cricth out straight-“sireth to take her by violence she cricth out straight-“sireth to take her by violence she cricth out straight-
874“way, and when all the other ravens hear her ery they“way, and when all the other ravens hear her ery they“way, and when all the other ravens hear her ery they
875“know by [the sound of] her cleft tongue that some“know by [the sound of] her cleft tongue that some“know by [the sound of] her cleft tongue that some
876“other raven wisheth to take her by violence, and they“other raven wisheth to take her by violence, and they“other raven wisheth to take her by violence, and they
877“gather together to help her, and to rebuke the raven“gather together to help her, and to rebuke the raven“gather together to help her, and to rebuke the raven
878“that wisheth to marry her by force. When children“that wisheth to marry her by force. When children“that wisheth to marry her by force. When children
879“sce ravens gathered together in this manner, and“sce ravens gathered together in this manner, and“sce ravens gathered together in this manner, and
880“uttering crics wishing to rebuke the raven that desired“uttering crics wishing to rebuke the raven that desired“uttering crics wishing to rebuke the raven that desired
881“to take her by violence, and that desired to go astray“to take her by violence, and that desired to go astray“to take her by violence, and that desired to go astray
882“from that which God hath commanded them, those“from that which God hath commanded them, those“from that which God hath commanded them, those
883“ignorant children are wont to say, ‘The ravens arc“ignorant children are wont to say, ‘The ravens arc“ignorant children are wont to say, ‘The ravens arc
884“celebrating a marriage to-day,” and they know not“celebrating a marriage to-day,” and they know not“celebrating a marriage to-day,” and they know not
885sthat the ravens wish to rebuke the raven that desirethsthat the ravens wish to rebuke the raven that desirethsthat the ravens wish to rebuke the raven that desireth
886“to make to sin the raven whose mate is dead.”® However,“to make to sin the raven whose mate is dead.”® However,“to make to sin the raven whose mate is dead.”® However,
887although it is difficult to say where the quotations fromalthough it is difficult to say where the quotations fromalthough it is difficult to say where the quotations from
888Physiologus end, or whether, in the Coptic version,Physiologus end, or whether, in the Coptic version,Physiologus end, or whether, in the Coptic version,
889the statements about the turtle-dove and raven formedthe statements about the turtle-dove and raven formedthe statements about the turtle-dove and raven formed
890one chapter or section or not, this part of Kuphemia’sone chapter or section or not, this part of Kuphemia’sone chapter or section or not, this part of Kuphemia’s
891speech to the Devil is of peculiar value, for it shewsspeech to the Devil is of peculiar value, for it shewsspeech to the Devil is of peculiar value, for it shews
892ma - taketh not another mate”; but in the Syriac version thisma - taketh not another mate”; but in the Syriac version thisma - taketh not another mate”; but in the Syriac version this
893stat ment is made to apply to the turtle-dove, Nausea; sec Land,stat ment is made to apply to the turtle-dove, Nausea; sec Land,stat ment is made to apply to the turtle-dove, Nausea; sec Land,
894op. it, INV. p. 63, chap. 30.op. it, INV. p. 63, chap. 30.op. it, INV. p. 63, chap. 30.
895In the French version by MM. Awmdélineau it is said, “LeIn the French version by MM. Awmdélineau it is said, “LeIn the French version by MM. Awmdélineau it is said, “Le
896sage Salomon dit que la tourterclle ct les corneilles ne prennentsage Salomon dit que la tourterclle ct les corneilles ne prennentsage Salomon dit que la tourterclle ct les corneilles ne prennent
897quun seul mari’, but what follows is quite different from whatquun seul mari’, but what follows is quite different from whatquun seul mari’, but what follows is quite different from what
898we have above.we have above.we have above.
899(©)(©)(©)
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900XXXIV INTRODUCTION,XXXIV INTRODUCTION,XXXIV INTRODUCTION,
901that a version of Physiologus had been made in Copticthat a version of Physiologus had been made in Copticthat a version of Physiologus had been made in Coptic
902at an early period; in no other version, however,at an early period; in no other version, however,at an early period; in no other version, however,
903which 1 have been able to consult could I find anywhich 1 have been able to consult could I find anywhich 1 have been able to consult could I find any
904reference whatever to the female raven slitting herreference whatever to the female raven slitting herreference whatever to the female raven slitting her
905tongue with her claws.tongue with her claws.tongue with her claws.
906When Fuphemia had declared her intention ofWhen Fuphemia had declared her intention ofWhen Fuphemia had declared her intention of
907continuing to do acts of charity and of not marryingcontinuing to do acts of charity and of not marryingcontinuing to do acts of charity and of not marrying
908a second time, the Devil, who was in the form ofa second time, the Devil, who was in the form ofa second time, the Devil, who was in the form of
909Michael, artfully reminded her that he had promisedMichael, artfully reminded her that he had promisedMichael, artfully reminded her that he had promised
910to come to her on a twelfth day of Paoni, and wentto come to her on a twelfth day of Paoni, and wentto come to her on a twelfth day of Paoni, and went
911on to say that God had sent him unto her to protecton to say that God had sent him unto her to protecton to say that God had sent him unto her to protect
912her until sunset, and tried to persuade her that it washer until sunset, and tried to persuade her that it washer until sunset, and tried to persuade her that it was
913he who had cast Satan forth from heaven. Then ϯⲓ-he who had cast Satan forth from heaven. Then ϯⲓ-he who had cast Satan forth from heaven. Then tii-
914phemia asked him where was the figure of the Holyphemia asked him where was the figure of the Holyphemia asked him where was the figure of the Holy
915Cross which should be upon his sceptre, and referredCross which should be upon his sceptre, and referredCross which should be upon his sceptre, and referred
916to the picture of the Archangel which was painted onto the picture of the Archangel which was painted onto the picture of the Archangel which was painted on
917the tablet; the Devil answered that painters decoratedthe tablet; the Devil answered that painters decoratedthe tablet; the Devil answered that painters decorated
918their pictures with such things wishing to glorify theirtheir pictures with such things wishing to glorify theirtheir pictures with such things wishing to glorify their
919art, but that he and his angels had not the ficure ofart, but that he and his angels had not the ficure ofart, but that he and his angels had not the ficure of
920the Cross with them. Ⲧⲟ this Euphemia made answerthe Cross with them. Ⲧⲟ this Euphemia made answerthe Cross with them. To this Euphemia made answer
921that all persons and letters coming from the Emperorthat all persons and letters coming from the Emperorthat all persons and letters coming from the Emperor
922bear his tokens and seal. and that similarly the angelsbear his tokens and seal. and that similarly the angelsbear his tokens and seal. and that similarly the angels
923which bear not the fioure of the Cross must be devilswhich bear not the fioure of the Cross must be devilswhich bear not the fioure of the Cross must be devils
924in the form of angels, and that if he wished her toin the form of angels, and that if he wished her toin the form of angels, and that if he wished her to
925believe that he is Michael, he must salute the picturebelieve that he is Michael, he must salute the picturebelieve that he is Michael, he must salute the picture
926of the Archangel which she will bring to him. As sheof the Archangel which she will bring to him. As sheof the Archangel which she will bring to him. As she
927rose up to bring the tablet, the Devil changed his formrose up to bring the tablet, the Devil changed his formrose up to bring the tablet, the Devil changed his form
928into that of a raging, roaring lion, and he laid hold ofinto that of a raging, roaring lion, and he laid hold ofinto that of a raging, roaring lion, and he laid hold of
929her by the neck and strangled her until she was wellher by the neck and strangled her until she was wellher by the neck and strangled her until she was well
930nigh dead, but with the litte strength which remainednigh dead, but with the litte strength which remainednigh dead, but with the litte strength which remained
931Euphemia cried out to Michael, who straichtway ap-Euphemia cried out to Michael, who straichtway ap-Euphemia cried out to Michael, who straichtway ap-
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933peared in all his glory, and chastised the Devil, andpeared in all his glory, and chastised the Devil, andpeared in all his glory, and chastised the Devil, and
934drove him away in disgrace. This done, he spakedrove him away in disgrace. This done, he spakedrove him away in disgrace. This done, he spake
935comforting words to her, and told her that when shecomforting words to her, and told her that when shecomforting words to her, and told her that when she
936had performed that day the service which she was wonthad performed that day the service which she was wonthad performed that day the service which she was wont
937to do in his name, he would come with his angels andto do in his name, he would come with his angels andto do in his name, he would come with his angels and
938take her up into the rest of God, and giving her thetake her up into the rest of God, and giving her thetake her up into the rest of God, and giving her the
939salutation of peace he went up into heaven.salutation of peace he went up into heaven.salutation of peace he went up into heaven.
940After the departure of the Archangel EuphemiaAfter the departure of the Archangel EuphemiaAfter the departure of the Archangel Euphemia
941went to the Bishop of the city, Abba Anthimus, who waswent to the Bishop of the city, Abba Anthimus, who waswent to the Bishop of the city, Abba Anthimus, who was
942the first-fruits of the ministry of Saint John Chrysostom,the first-fruits of the ministry of Saint John Chrysostom,the first-fruits of the ministry of Saint John Chrysostom,
943and when she had told him what had happened, heand when she had told him what had happened, heand when she had told him what had happened, he
944quickly administered the Sacrament unto her, and afterquickly administered the Sacrament unto her, and afterquickly administered the Sacrament unto her, and after
945she had ministered unto the poor brethren in her ownshe had ministered unto the poor brethren in her ownshe had ministered unto the poor brethren in her own
946house, she sent and begged Bishop Anthimus to comehouse, she sent and begged Bishop Anthimus to comehouse, she sent and begged Bishop Anthimus to come
947to her. When he had come with his priests (of whomto her. When he had come with his priests (of whomto her. When he had come with his priests (of whom
948Eustathius the writer of this Encomium was one) andEustathius the writer of this Encomium was one) andEustathius the writer of this Encomium was one) and
949deacons, the pious lady opened the doors of her house,deacons, the pious lady opened the doors of her house,deacons, the pious lady opened the doors of her house,
950and gave every thing to the Bishop for distributionand gave every thing to the Bishop for distributionand gave every thing to the Bishop for distribution
951among the poor, and sinking down upon her bed sheamong the poor, and sinking down upon her bed sheamong the poor, and sinking down upon her bed she
952entreated him to pray for her. After a time she ⲓⲉ-entreated him to pray for her. After a time she ⲓⲉ-entreated him to pray for her. After a time she ie-
953vived sufficiently to ask that the tablet upon which thevived sufficiently to ask that the tablet upon which thevived sufficiently to ask that the tablet upon which the
954figure of the Archangel was painted might be broughtfigure of the Archangel was painted might be broughtfigure of the Archangel was painted might be brought
955to her to kiss before she died, and when it was broughtto her to kiss before she died, and when it was broughtto her to kiss before she died, and when it was brought
956she kissed it and entreated Michael to be with her inshe kissed it and entreated Michael to be with her inshe kissed it and entreated Michael to be with her in
957that terrible hour; then suddenly there was a soundthat terrible hour; then suddenly there was a soundthat terrible hour; then suddenly there was a sound
958like the roaring of a cataract, and all present in thelike the roaring of a cataract, and all present in thelike the roaring of a cataract, and all present in the
959chamber saw the Archangel appear in great glory,chamber saw the Archangel appear in great glory,chamber saw the Archangel appear in great glory,
960and take the soul of Euphemia and lay it in his shiningand take the soul of Euphemia and lay it in his shiningand take the soul of Euphemia and lay it in his shining
961apparel, and bear it up to heaven, while the sound ofapparel, and bear it up to heaven, while the sound ofapparel, and bear it up to heaven, while the sound of
962a multitude was heard singing, “God knoweth the waya multitude was heard singing, “God knoweth the waya multitude was heard singing, “God knoweth the way
963of the righteous, and their inheritance shall abide for ever.”of the righteous, and their inheritance shall abide for ever.”of the righteous, and their inheritance shall abide for ever.”
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965Now the picture which had heen lying on Euphemia’sNow the picture which had heen lying on Euphemia’sNow the picture which had heen lying on Euphemia’s
966face when she died had disappeared in a mysteriousface when she died had disappeared in a mysteriousface when she died had disappeared in a mysterious
967manner, and none knew where it had gone, but whenmanner, and none knew where it had gone, but whenmanner, and none knew where it had gone, but when
968they had buried her and had come into the church tothey had buried her and had come into the church tothey had buried her and had come into the church to
969celebrate the Sacrament, it was seen to be hanging incelebrate the Sacrament, it was seen to be hanging incelebrate the Sacrament, it was seen to be hanging in
970air in the apse without any support whatever, and itair in the apse without any support whatever, and itair in the apse without any support whatever, and it
971was as firm as a “pillar of adamant”. The news ofwas as firm as a “pillar of adamant”. The news ofwas as firm as a “pillar of adamant”. The news of
972this miracle reached Constantinople in due course, andthis miracle reached Constantinople in due course, andthis miracle reached Constantinople in due course, and
973the Emperors Arcadius® and Tonorins,* and the Empressthe Emperors Arcadius® and Tonorins,* and the Empressthe Emperors Arcadius® and Tonorins,* and the Empress
974ⲛⲟϫⲓ came to the Island of Traké and saw theⲛⲟϫⲓ came to the Island of Traké and saw thenoji came to the Island of Traké and saw the
975miracle, and bowed in prayer at the couch wherconmiracle, and bowed in prayer at the couch wherconmiracle, and bowed in prayer at the couch whercon
976Saint John Chrysostom had died: any sick person whoSaint John Chrysostom had died: any sick person whoSaint John Chrysostom had died: any sick person who
977Jay upon that couch straightway rose up healed. AfterJay upon that couch straightway rose up healed. AfterJay upon that couch straightway rose up healed. After
978the death of Iluphemia, the olive wood tablet uponthe death of Iluphemia, the olive wood tablet uponthe death of Iluphemia, the olive wood tablet upon
979which the figure of the archangel Michael was painted,which the figure of the archangel Michael was painted,which the figure of the archangel Michael was painted,
980on the twelfth day of cach month, which is the dayon the twelfth day of cach month, which is the dayon the twelfth day of cach month, which is the day
981of the Archanvel, put forth olive leaves at cach of itsof the Archanvel, put forth olive leaves at cach of itsof the Archanvel, put forth olive leaves at cach of its
982four corners together with “fine. fresh fruit”, and afour corners together with “fine. fresh fruit”, and afour corners together with “fine. fresh fruit”, and a
983number of cures and healings were performed there-number of cures and healings were performed there-number of cures and healings were performed there-
984by. After a few laudatory words of Saint John Chry-by. After a few laudatory words of Saint John Chry-by. After a few laudatory words of Saint John Chry-
985sostom and some deprecatory observations concerningsostom and some deprecatory observations concerningsostom and some deprecatory observations concerning
986his own ability, Eustathius brings his Incomium to a close.his own ability, Eustathius brings his Incomium to a close.his own ability, Eustathius brings his Incomium to a close.
987In his Contes cf Romans de L'Egyple Chrdicnne,In his Contes cf Romans de L'Egyple Chrdicnne,In his Contes cf Romans de L'Egyple Chrdicnne,
988ⲗⲓ. Amélincau gives versions of two stories which, likeⲗⲓ. Amélincau gives versions of two stories which, likeli. Amélincau gives versions of two stories which, like
989the above ncomium of Lustathius, were to be readthe above ncomium of Lustathius, were to be readthe above ncomium of Lustathius, were to be read
990on the twelfth day -ⲇ- first of these theon the twelfth day -ⲇ- first of these theon the twelfth day -ḋ- first of these the
991* Born A.D. 383, died ϥⲟ. 2 Born ⲇ.. 384, died 423.* Born A.D. 383, died ϥⲟ. 2 Born ⲇ.. 384, died 423.* Born A.D. 383, died fo. 2 Born ḋ.. 384, died 423.
9923 This may have been a royal lady called Eudoxia, but it3 This may have been a royal lady called Eudoxia, but it3 This may have been a royal lady called Eudoxia, but it
993can hardly have been the impress, because she died about thecan hardly have been the impress, because she died about thecan hardly have been the impress, because she died about the
994year God, while Chrysostom did not die until 7.year God, while Chrysostom did not die until 7.year God, while Chrysostom did not die until 7.
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996causes of the conversion of Aristarchus from paganismcauses of the conversion of Aristarchus from paganismcauses of the conversion of Aristarchus from paganism
997to Christianity arc given, and in the second we haveto Christianity arc given, and in the second we haveto Christianity arc given, and in the second we have
998the account of the temptation of Eusebius, a man whothe account of the temptation of Eusebius, a man whothe account of the temptation of Eusebius, a man who
999subsequently became a monk in the Scete desert, bysubsequently became a monk in the Scete desert, bysubsequently became a monk in the Scete desert, by
1000the beautiful wife of a merchant his close friend; inthe beautiful wife of a merchant his close friend; inthe beautiful wife of a merchant his close friend; in
1001both of these occur some interesting and remarkableboth of these occur some interesting and remarkableboth of these occur some interesting and remarkable
1002stances of the belief in the almighty power whichstances of the belief in the almighty power whichstances of the belief in the almighty power which
1003Michael the Archangel was thought to possess.Michael the Archangel was thought to possess.Michael the Archangel was thought to possess.
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1004TRANSLATION.TRANSLATION.TRANSLATION.
1005IN THE NAME OF GOD.IN THE NAME OF GOD.IN THE NAME OF GOD.
1006[Page 1] [The Encomium which was pronounced by the[Page 1] [The Encomium which was pronounced by the[Page 1] [The Encomium which was pronounced by the
1007one| mighty in all blessings, the most holy and blessed man,one| mighty in all blessings, the most holy and blessed man,one| mighty in all blessings, the most holy and blessed man,
1008the man filled with the Holy Spirit, and perfect in allthe man filled with the Holy Spirit, and perfect in allthe man filled with the Holy Spirit, and perfect in all
1009virtues, Abba Theodosius, the son of the Apostolicvirtues, Abba Theodosius, the son of the Apostolicvirtues, Abba Theodosius, the son of the Apostolic
1010ⲙⲉ, and the friend of angels, the Archbishop of theⲙⲉ, and the friend of angels, the Archbishop of theme, and the friend of angels, the Archbishop of the
1011city of Alexandria. ..... on the day of the festival ofcity of Alexandria. ..... on the day of the festival ofcity of Alexandria. ..... on the day of the festival of
1012the holy Archangel Michael, that is to say, on the twelfththe holy Archangel Michael, that is to say, on the twelfththe holy Archangel Michael, that is to say, on the twelfth
1013day of the blessed month ⲗⲅ, wherein he spake manyday of the blessed month ⲗⲅ, wherein he spake manyday of the blessed month lġ, wherein he spake many
1014things concerning the alms and charities, which [the blessedthings concerning the alms and charities, which [the blessedthings concerning the alms and charities, which [the blessed
1015Dorotheos and his wife Theopisthe] used to [make] untoDorotheos and his wife Theopisthe] used to [make] untoDorotheos and his wife Theopisthe] used to [make] unto
1016God, [in the name of the holy Archangel] Michael everyGod, [in the name of the holy Archangel] Michael everyGod, [in the name of the holy Archangel] Michael every
1017month, on the day of the festival, and how the holymonth, on the day of the festival, and how the holymonth, on the day of the festival, and how the holy
1018Archangel ministered unto them and brought their goodArchangel ministered unto them and brought their goodArchangel ministered unto them and brought their good
1019works up into God's presence, and how he fulfilled all theirworks up into God's presence, and how he fulfilled all theirworks up into God's presence, and how he fulfilled all their
1020petitions, ...... joyfully, for God loveth him; and Theodosiuspetitions, ...... joyfully, for God loveth him; and Theodosiuspetitions, ...... joyfully, for God loveth him; and Theodosius
1021spake, moreover, concerning the Saints who are [men-spake, moreover, concerning the Saints who are [men-spake, moreover, concerning the Saints who are [men-
1022tioned| in the Scriptures, all of whom the holy Archangeltioned| in the Scriptures, all of whom the holy Archangeltioned| in the Scriptures, all of whom the holy Archangel
1023Michael helped and delivered out of their tribulation andMichael helped and delivered out of their tribulation andMichael helped and delivered out of their tribulation and
1024affliction. In the peace of God. Amen.affliction. In the peace of God. Amen.affliction. In the peace of God. Amen.
1025* [. e., November 8.* [. e., November 8.* [. e., November 8.
1026AAA
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1027SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGEL.SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGEL.SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGEL.
1028[ⲣ. 2] 1 find the source of my discourse in ⲛ[ⲣ. 2] 1 find the source of my discourse in ⲛ[r. 2] 1 find the source of my discourse in n
1029Who comforteth and strengtheneth me in all things, WhoWho comforteth and strengtheneth me in all things, WhoWho comforteth and strengtheneth me in all things, Who
1030knoweth all the earth, Who trieth the reins, Who open-knoweth all the earth, Who trieth the reins, Who open-knoweth all the earth, Who trieth the reins, Who open-
1031cth the door of speech of every man, and Who searchethcth the door of speech of every man, and Who searchethcth the door of speech of every man, and Who searcheth
1032out things diligently.out things diligently.out things diligently.
1033Who is this?Who is this?Who is this?
1034It is the Word of God, Whose Body 1 break in myIt is the Word of God, Whose Body 1 break in myIt is the Word of God, Whose Body 1 break in my
1035hands, and Whose glorious Blood © pour out into the cuphands, and Whose glorious Blood © pour out into the cuphands, and Whose glorious Blood © pour out into the cup
1036and give to those who believe upon Him. It is my Lordand give to those who believe upon Him. It is my Lordand give to those who believe upon Him. It is my Lord
1037and God, Jesus Christ, the Saviour of all, Who speakethand God, Jesus Christ, the Saviour of all, Who speakethand God, Jesus Christ, the Saviour of all, Who speaketh
1038with Tis truth-speaking mouth, Who careth for all man-with Tis truth-speaking mouth, Who careth for all man-with Tis truth-speaking mouth, Who careth for all man-
1039kind, and Who is filled with mercy and grace towardskind, and Who is filled with mercy and grace towardskind, and Who is filled with mercy and grace towards
1040the mage of God.the mage of God.the mage of God.
1041Who is this?Who is this?Who is this?
1042It is Michael, the holy Archangel. the commander ofIt is Michael, the holy Archangel. the commander ofIt is Michael, the holy Archangel. the commander of
1043the hosts of heaven.the hosts of heaven.the hosts of heaven.
1044Now, I beseech you, O my beloved and dear childrenNow, I beseech you, O my beloved and dear childrenNow, I beseech you, O my beloved and dear children
1045of the Word, to assist me in this great undertaking, lest,of the Word, to assist me in this great undertaking, lest,of the Word, to assist me in this great undertaking, lest,
1046having put out on this great and boundless sea, 1 be un-having put out on this great and boundless sea, 1 be un-having put out on this great and boundless sea, 1 be un-
1047able to bring my little bark to shore. Tor ⲅⲉ all knowable to bring my little bark to shore. Tor ⲅⲉ all knowable to bring my little bark to shore. Tor ge all know
1048of my poverty, and ye know that I have no merchan-of my poverty, and ye know that I have no merchan-of my poverty, and ye know that I have no merchan-
1049disc wherewith to load a great ship, which could saildisc wherewith to load a great ship, which could saildisc wherewith to load a great ship, which could sail
1050across the sea, and |be strong enough| to resist theacross the sea, and |be strong enough| to resist theacross the sea, and |be strong enough| to resist the
1051buffetings of the winds. Moreover, the sailor is feeble,buffetings of the winds. Moreover, the sailor is feeble,buffetings of the winds. Moreover, the sailor is feeble,
1052and my boat is a little one, and [I am afraid] that if 1and my boat is a little one, and [I am afraid] that if 1and my boat is a little one, and [I am afraid] that if 1
1053put out to sea [ⲣ. 3| from this harbour in which there isput out to sea [ⲣ. 3| from this harbour in which there isput out to sea [r. 3| from this harbour in which there is
1054no danger to go into another, the winds will raise upno danger to go into another, the winds will raise upno danger to go into another, the winds will raise up
1055waves and tempests against me on the sea; and 1 knowwaves and tempests against me on the sea; and 1 knowwaves and tempests against me on the sea; and 1 know
1056not how to sail a ship ⲉⲅⲉⲛ to save my own life [and tonot how to sail a ship ⲉⲅⲉⲛ to save my own life [and tonot how to sail a ship egen to save my own life [and to
1057bring myself] to the shore. Doth any one then say,bring myself] to the shore. Doth any one then say,bring myself] to the shore. Doth any one then say,
1058* The allusion is to Genesis i. 27.* The allusion is to Genesis i. 27.* The allusion is to Genesis i. 27.
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1059THE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. 3*THE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. 3*THE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. 3*
1060“This man hath found favour [with God], and is delivered >”“This man hath found favour [with God], and is delivered >”“This man hath found favour [with God], and is delivered >”
1061For the soul of man is to [lim more precious than theFor the soul of man is to [lim more precious than theFor the soul of man is to [lim more precious than the
1062whole world filled with gold and silver, and I am thereswhole world filled with gold and silver, and I am thereswhole world filled with gold and silver, and I am theres
1063fore afraid to cast away my own soul. [| know well thatfore afraid to cast away my own soul. [| know well thatfore afraid to cast away my own soul. [| know well that
1064my bark is frail, and that my merchandise is withoutmy bark is frail, and that my merchandise is withoutmy bark is frail, and that my merchandise is without
1065value, and that I have no knowledge of the craft of thevalue, and that I have no knowledge of the craft of thevalue, and that I have no knowledge of the craft of the
1066mariner, and ⲙⲛ afraid| to launch out into the deep,mariner, and ⲙⲛ afraid| to launch out into the deep,mariner, and mn afraid| to launch out into the deep,
1067lest having once put out to sea I should never returnlest having once put out to sea I should never returnlest having once put out to sea I should never return
1068again in peace. And although ⲓ might endure the perilsagain in peace. And although ⲓ might endure the perilsagain in peace. And although i might endure the perils
1069of the sca and the tempests thercof, Ⲓ could not hearof the sca and the tempests thercof, Ⲓ could not hearof the sca and the tempests thercof, I could not hear
1070the scorn of those who would make a mock of me, andthe scorn of those who would make a mock of me, andthe scorn of those who would make a mock of me, and
1071say, “O thou fool, who made thee to undertake thatsay, “O thou fool, who made thee to undertake thatsay, “O thou fool, who made thee to undertake that
1072“which was more than thy strength could bear? Thou“which was more than thy strength could bear? Thou“which was more than thy strength could bear? Thou
1073“didst know full well that thou wast feeble and that thon“didst know full well that thou wast feeble and that thon“didst know full well that thou wast feeble and that thon
1074“hadst nothing in thy power wherewith to do that which“hadst nothing in thy power wherewith to do that which“hadst nothing in thy power wherewith to do that which
1075“is beyond thy strength. And besides, merchants arc“is beyond thy strength. And besides, merchants arc“is beyond thy strength. And besides, merchants arc
1076“many, why then didst thou not sell thy few wares to“many, why then didst thou not sell thy few wares to“many, why then didst thou not sell thy few wares to
1077“them and let them trade therewith? Thus wouldest thou“them and let them trade therewith? Thus wouldest thou“them and let them trade therewith? Thus wouldest thou
1078“have gained thy profit therefrom, and thus wouldest“have gained thy profit therefrom, and thus wouldest“have gained thy profit therefrom, and thus wouldest
1079“thou have saved thyself, and thy merchandise entirely,“thou have saved thyself, and thy merchandise entirely,“thou have saved thyself, and thy merchandise entirely,
1080“and thy boat, and that which bclongeth to thee—for thou“and thy boat, and that which bclongeth to thee—for thou“and thy boat, and that which bclongeth to thee—for thou
1081“hadst no knowledge of the craft of the mariner.”“hadst no knowledge of the craft of the mariner.”“hadst no knowledge of the craft of the mariner.”
1082And now, my brethren, I will show unto you of whatAnd now, my brethren, I will show unto you of whatAnd now, my brethren, I will show unto you of what
1083kind is my boat and who is the sailor. |p. 4] My boat is mykind is my boat and who is the sailor. |p. 4] My boat is mykind is my boat and who is the sailor. |p. 4] My boat is my
1084sinful flesh, which [ am not able to govern rightly, and thesinful flesh, which [ am not able to govern rightly, and thesinful flesh, which [ am not able to govern rightly, and the
1085sailor is my own heart, in which there is neither understand-sailor is my own heart, in which there is neither understand-sailor is my own heart, in which there is neither understand-
1086ing nor the knowledge of celestial seamanship. Now celestialing nor the knowledge of celestial seamanship. Now celestialing nor the knowledge of celestial seamanship. Now celestial
1087seamanship is the Holy Scriptures which I understand not,seamanship is the Holy Scriptures which I understand not,seamanship is the Holy Scriptures which I understand not,
1088and for this reason ye may [truly| tell me this day that 1and for this reason ye may [truly| tell me this day that 1and for this reason ye may [truly| tell me this day that 1
1089am attempting to do that which is beyond my strength,am attempting to do that which is beyond my strength,am attempting to do that which is beyond my strength,
1090especially as ye compel me to speak concerning the gloryespecially as ye compel me to speak concerning the gloryespecially as ye compel me to speak concerning the glory
1091of one who is not of the carth like oursclves but ofof one who is not of the carth like oursclves but ofof one who is not of the carth like oursclves but of
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1092ϯ SAINT MICIIAEL TIE ARCHANGEL.ϯ SAINT MICIIAEL TIE ARCHANGEL.ti SAINT MICIIAEL TIE ARCHANGEL.
1093heaven, and of the matters concerning his God. Ⲡⲉ isheaven, and of the matters concerning his God. Ⲡⲉ isheaven, and of the matters concerning his God. Pe is
1094not a being of flesh, but he is incorporcal and 1s anot a being of flesh, but he is incorporcal and 1s anot a being of flesh, but he is incorporcal and 1s a
1095creature of light. Ⲡⲉ is not a being made with clay, butcreature of light. Ⲡⲉ is not a being made with clay, butcreature of light. Pe is not a being made with clay, but
1096is of the Iloly Ghost. He is not of those servants ofis of the Iloly Ghost. He is not of those servants ofis of the Iloly Ghost. He is not of those servants of
1097carth, but is a minister, a flame of fire. Ile is not acarth, but is a minister, a flame of fire. Ile is not acarth, but is a minister, a flame of fire. Ile is not a
1098covernor of this carth, but an archangel of the hosts ofcovernor of this carth, but an archangel of the hosts ofcovernor of this carth, but an archangel of the hosts of
1099heaven. Ⲓⲉ is not a general of this earth whose kingheaven. Ⲓⲉ is not a general of this earth whose kingheaven. Ie is not a general of this earth whose king
1100can dismiss him whenever he pleaseth, but he ts a ⲥⲟⲛⲧ-can dismiss him whenever he pleaseth, but he ts a ⲥⲟⲛⲧ-can dismiss him whenever he pleaseth, but he ts a sont-
1101mander of the forces of heaven, and, together with his King,mander of the forces of heaven, and, together with his King,mander of the forces of heaven, and, together with his King,
1102endureth for ever. lle never uttercth the word for theendureth for ever. lle never uttercth the word for theendureth for ever. lle never uttercth the word for the
1103destruction of souls, but he is at all times an ambassa-destruction of souls, but he is at all times an ambassa-destruction of souls, but he is at all times an ambassa-
1104dor before God our Creator for the salvation of ourdor before God our Creator for the salvation of ourdor before God our Creator for the salvation of our
1105souls and bodies. Ⲡⲉ maketh accusations against nosouls and bodies. Ⲡⲉ maketh accusations against nosouls and bodies. Pe maketh accusations against no
1106man, but is careful for all. Ie hateth not mankind, butman, but is careful for all. Ie hateth not mankind, butman, but is careful for all. Ie hateth not mankind, but
1107loveth every image of God. Ⲡⲉ 1s not our adversary,loveth every image of God. Ⲡⲉ 1s not our adversary,loveth every image of God. Pe 1s not our adversary,
1108but is at peace with cvery man. [ⲣ.5 He is not un-but is at peace with cvery man. [ⲣ.5 He is not un-but is at peace with cvery man. [r.5 He is not un-
1109merciful, but a compassionate being in whom abidethmerciful, but a compassionate being in whom abidethmerciful, but a compassionate being in whom abideth
1110the long-suffering of God. Whosoever asketh [from him)the long-suffering of God. Whosoever asketh [from him)the long-suffering of God. Whosoever asketh [from him)
1111receiveth; whosoever sceketh findeth; and whosoeverreceiveth; whosoever sceketh findeth; and whosoeverreceiveth; whosoever sceketh findeth; and whosoever
1112knocketh it shall be opened unto him. And I myself,knocketh it shall be opened unto him. And I myself,knocketh it shall be opened unto him. And I myself,
1113having seen that my God doth give, will joyfully stretchhaving seen that my God doth give, will joyfully stretchhaving seen that my God doth give, will joyfully stretch
1114out my hands to lim this day unhesitatingly, and I willout my hands to lim this day unhesitatingly, and I willout my hands to lim this day unhesitatingly, and I will
1115ask that I may receive abundantly, and will knock thatask that I may receive abundantly, and will knock thatask that I may receive abundantly, and will knock that
1116it may be opened unto me.it may be opened unto me.it may be opened unto me.
1117ⲱ perhaps thou wilt say, O man, filled with virtueⲰ perhaps thou wilt say, O man, filled with virtueŌ perhaps thou wilt say, O man, filled with virtue
1118and loving understanding, “What is this that thou scek-and loving understanding, “What is this that thou scek-and loving understanding, “What is this that thou scek-
1119“est this day at llis hand, |secing that] thou hast already“est this day at llis hand, |secing that] thou hast already“est this day at llis hand, |secing that] thou hast already
1120“begun to speak? Thou hast already pronounced ⲉⲏ-“begun to speak? Thou hast already pronounced ⲉⲏ-“begun to speak? Thou hast already pronounced ey-
1121“comiums at the season of the new year and at the“comiums at the season of the new year and at the“comiums at the season of the new year and at the
1122“beginnings of all the festivals of God, and thou hast“beginnings of all the festivals of God, and thou hast“beginnings of all the festivals of God, and thou hast
1123* Compare St. Matthew vii. 7.* Compare St. Matthew vii. 7.* Compare St. Matthew vii. 7.
1124ⲉ ⲉⲁⲈ ⲉⲁE eadraft · guess[…]
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1126“likewise made a discourse upon him than whom of those“likewise made a discourse upon him than whom of those“likewise made a discourse upon him than whom of those
1127“who have been born of women’ none greater hath arisen,“who have been born of women’ none greater hath arisen,“who have been born of women’ none greater hath arisen,
1128“[1 mean| the kinsman of Christ, Saint John the Baptist,“[1 mean| the kinsman of Christ, Saint John the Baptist,“[1 mean| the kinsman of Christ, Saint John the Baptist,
1129“the friend of the holy Bridegroom. Moreover, knowest“the friend of the holy Bridegroom. Moreover, knowest“the friend of the holy Bridegroom. Moreover, knowest
1130“thou not, O my father, that moderation in all things is“thou not, O my father, that moderation in all things is“thou not, O my father, that moderation in all things is
1131“oood? Ⲁ thou art moderate in thy eating, and drinking,“oood? Ⲁ thou art moderate in thy eating, and drinking,“oood? A thou art moderate in thy eating, and drinking,
1132“and praying, even so shounldst thou be moderate in all“and praying, even so shounldst thou be moderate in all“and praying, even so shounldst thou be moderate in all
1133“things, as Paul, the greatest of the Apostles, saith, “The“things, as Paul, the greatest of the Apostles, saith, “The“things, as Paul, the greatest of the Apostles, saith, “The
1134“training of God is great gain, and if thou canst bear it“training of God is great gain, and if thou canst bear it“training of God is great gain, and if thou canst bear it
1135“thou shalt be perfect.” And I will answer thee and say“thou shalt be perfect.” And I will answer thee and say“thou shalt be perfect.” And I will answer thee and say
1136unto thee, “Beloved, thou sayest rightly, and in showingunto thee, “Beloved, thou sayest rightly, and in showingunto thee, “Beloved, thou sayest rightly, and in showing
1137“solicitude [for me thon doest welll, but nevertheless |“solicitude [for me thon doest welll, but nevertheless |“solicitude [for me thon doest welll, but nevertheless |
1138“will behold, and will speak unto God as did Abraham,“will behold, and will speak unto God as did Abraham,“will behold, and will speak unto God as did Abraham,
1139“the friend of God and the chief of the patriarchs, who“the friend of God and the chief of the patriarchs, who“the friend of God and the chief of the patriarchs, who
1140“became the father of a multitude of nations, saying, |p. 6]“became the father of a multitude of nations, saying, |p. 6]“became the father of a multitude of nations, saying, |p. 6]
1141“let me speak, O Lord, with my God even this once“let me speak, O Lord, with my God even this once“let me speak, O Lord, with my God even this once
1142“also”, even although I should make myself like unto the“also”, even although I should make myself like unto the“also”, even although I should make myself like unto the
1143“fricnd of God in speaking this once. And if I dared to“fricnd of God in speaking this once. And if I dared to“fricnd of God in speaking this once. And if I dared to
1144“speak even unto threc times He would not turn away“speak even unto threc times He would not turn away“speak even unto threc times He would not turn away
1145“from me, for He is One God and One lord, and to“from me, for He is One God and One lord, and to“from me, for He is One God and One lord, and to
1146“Him belongeth the mercy which abideth for ever. \Vith“Him belongeth the mercy which abideth for ever. \Vith“Him belongeth the mercy which abideth for ever. \Vith
1147“this too will 1 convince you, that it is God ⲃⲟ hath“this too will 1 convince you, that it is God ⲃⲟ hath“this too will 1 convince you, that it is God bo hath
1148“commanded us to ask that we may receives. And why“commanded us to ask that we may receives. And why“commanded us to ask that we may receives. And why
1149“did ye entreat me to come into your midst on this“did ye entreat me to come into your midst on this“did ye entreat me to come into your midst on this
1150“great festival, which hath spread abroad not only over“great festival, which hath spread abroad not only over“great festival, which hath spread abroad not only over
1151“all the carth but likewise in heaven, and why [if ye did“all the carth but likewise in heaven, and why [if ye did“all the carth but likewise in heaven, and why [if ye did
1152"not wish me to speak| did ye, little and great, men and"not wish me to speak| did ye, little and great, men and"not wish me to speak| did ye, little and great, men and
1153“women, cry out to me, saying, ‘\Ve beseech thee not“women, cry out to me, saying, ‘\Ve beseech thee not“women, cry out to me, saying, ‘\Ve beseech thee not
1154“to keep silent concerning this great visitation, but show“to keep silent concerning this great visitation, but show“to keep silent concerning this great visitation, but show
1155© St. Matthew xi. 11; St. Luke vii. 2. * Genesis xviii. 32.© St. Matthew xi. 11; St. Luke vii. 2. * Genesis xviii. 32.© St. Matthew xi. 11; St. Luke vii. 2. * Genesis xviii. 32.
11565 St. Matthew vii. 7; St. Luke xi. 9.5 St. Matthew vii. 7; St. Luke xi. 9.5 St. Matthew vii. 7; St. Luke xi. 9.
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1157ϭ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGIL.ϭ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGIL.ċ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGIL.
1158“us concerning the great festival, and concerning the glory“us concerning the great festival, and concerning the glory“us concerning the great festival, and concerning the glory
1159“of him whom we celebrate in it, who is an ambassador“of him whom we celebrate in it, who is an ambassador“of him whom we celebrate in it, who is an ambassador
1160“to God for us all.”“to God for us all.”“to God for us all.”
1161Who are the nobles of the palace except Christ andWho are the nobles of the palace except Christ andWho are the nobles of the palace except Christ and
1162the captain of all is hosts, the holy Michael? More-the captain of all is hosts, the holy Michael? More-the captain of all is hosts, the holy Michael? More-
1163over, let us ourselves follow after them, each followingover, let us ourselves follow after them, each followingover, let us ourselves follow after them, each following
1164the other in fitting order, O my beloved, for humilitythe other in fitting order, O my beloved, for humilitythe other in fitting order, O my beloved, for humility
1165exalteth and leadeth aright; come now then, and followexalteth and leadeth aright; come now then, and followexalteth and leadeth aright; come now then, and follow
1166me, for the nobles of the palace have already gone intome, for the nobles of the palace have already gone intome, for the nobles of the palace have already gone into
1167the feast of the holy Archangel Michael, and have satthe feast of the holy Archangel Michael, and have satthe feast of the holy Archangel Michael, and have sat
1168down to meat.down to meat.down to meat.
1169Who are these nobles who have sat down to meatWho are these nobles who have sat down to meatWho are these nobles who have sat down to meat
1170with the Archangel Michael? |p. 7]with the Archangel Michael? |p. 7]with the Archangel Michael? |p. 7]
1171Hearken unto me, and IT will show you. [They are]Hearken unto me, and IT will show you. [They are]Hearken unto me, and IT will show you. [They are]
1172Adam, ⲥⲓ. noch, Methuselah, Noah, Abraham, Isaac,Adam, ⲥⲓ. noch, Methuselah, Noah, Abraham, Isaac,Adam, si. noch, Methuselah, Noah, Abraham, Isaac,
1173Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Gideon, Barak,Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Gideon, Barak,Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Gideon, Barak,
1174Samson, Jephthah, David, Solomon, 12zcekiel, Isaiah, Jere-Samson, Jephthah, David, Solomon, 12zcekiel, Isaiah, Jere-Samson, Jephthah, David, Solomon, 12zcekiel, Isaiah, Jere-
1175miah, Ananias, Ⲁ. Misael, Elijah, Elisha, and the restmiah, Ananias, Ⲁ. Misael, Elijah, Elisha, and the restmiah, Ananias, A. Misael, Elijah, Elisha, and the rest
1176of the prophets, Zachariah the priest, John the Baptist,of the prophets, Zachariah the priest, John the Baptist,of the prophets, Zachariah the priest, John the Baptist,
1177and the Twelve Apostles, the holy Stephen, the oldand the Twelve Apostles, the holy Stephen, the oldand the Twelve Apostles, the holy Stephen, the old
1178man Simeon the holy priest, the army of the saints, andman Simeon the holy priest, the army of the saints, andman Simeon the holy priest, the army of the saints, and
1179the army of the righteous. But what profit have 1 inthe army of the righteous. But what profit have 1 inthe army of the righteous. But what profit have 1 in
1180speaking of carthly beings only? for in that place is thespeaking of carthly beings only? for in that place is thespeaking of carthly beings only? for in that place is the
1181God of glory with all the host of heaven, Angels, Arch-God of glory with all the host of heaven, Angels, Arch-God of glory with all the host of heaven, Angels, Arch-
1182angels, Cherubim, Seraphim, Thrones, Divinities andangels, Cherubim, Seraphim, Thrones, Divinities andangels, Cherubim, Seraphim, Thrones, Divinities and
1183Powers, and they all ascribe glory to God and to Mi-Powers, and they all ascribe glory to God and to Mi-Powers, and they all ascribe glory to God and to Mi-
1184chael the great and holy Archangel, whom Tle hath madechael the great and holy Archangel, whom Tle hath madechael the great and holy Archangel, whom Tle hath made
1185ruler over them ⲁ. And now 1 wish to return to theruler over them ⲁ. And now 1 wish to return to theruler over them a. And now 1 wish to return to the
1186feast-chamber of the holy and mighty Archangel Michaelfeast-chamber of the holy and mighty Archangel Michaelfeast-chamber of the holy and mighty Archangel Michael
1187to ask the great ones of this ⲉⲁ in what manner theyto ask the great ones of this ⲉⲁ in what manner theyto ask the great ones of this ea in what manner they
1188keep with us this great and holy festival this day, andkeep with us this great and holy festival this day, andkeep with us this great and holy festival this day, and
1189if they [keep it] with rejoicings, that I may “rejoice withif they [keep it] with rejoicings, that I may “rejoice withif they [keep it] with rejoicings, that I may “rejoice with
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1191them that rejoice”, according to the words of thethem that rejoice”, according to the words of thethem that rejoice”, according to the words of the
1192Apostle.” Briefly, 1 will begin with the father of allApostle.” Briefly, 1 will begin with the father of allApostle.” Briefly, 1 will begin with the father of all
1193mankind whom God hath created in Ilis own image andmankind whom God hath created in Ilis own image andmankind whom God hath created in Ilis own image and
1194likeness, |p. 8] and I will ask my lord and father Ⲁϥⲱlikeness, |p. 8] and I will ask my lord and father Ⲁϥⲱlikeness, |p. 8] and I will ask my lord and father Afō
1195for he it is whom I have seen to be the chief of thefor he it is whom I have seen to be the chief of thefor he it is whom I have seen to be the chief of the
1196feast. And although Ⲓ am terrified and afraid because |feast. And although Ⲓ am terrified and afraid because |feast. And although I am terrified and afraid because |
1197see the whole company of those who are rejoicing withsee the whole company of those who are rejoicing withsee the whole company of those who are rejoicing with
1198him at the feast this day, and paying honour unto hin,him at the feast this day, and paying honour unto hin,him at the feast this day, and paying honour unto hin,
1199still Twill ask him, and I will mingle in their midst. Andstill Twill ask him, and I will mingle in their midst. Andstill Twill ask him, and I will mingle in their midst. And
1200although Ⲓ be a sinner yet will I salute him in the joyalthough Ⲓ be a sinner yet will I salute him in the joyalthough I be a sinner yet will I salute him in the joy
1201of my heart, saying, Ⲡⲁⲓ. my lord, holy father! [Iail,of my heart, saying, Ⲡⲁⲓ. my lord, holy father! [Iail,of my heart, saying, Pai. my lord, holy father! [Iail,
1202“father of all fatherhood! Hail, father of all our human“father of all fatherhood! Hail, father of all our human“father of all fatherhood! Hail, father of all our human
1203“race, both of those who have lived and of those who“race, both of those who have lived and of those who“race, both of those who have lived and of those who
1204“shall yet come into existence!” And when I shall have“shall yet come into existence!” And when I shall have“shall yet come into existence!” And when I shall have
1205given to him this threefold salutation, he will perforcegiven to him this threefold salutation, he will perforcegiven to him this threefold salutation, he will perforce
1206call me as a father calls his son, saying, “Come, O mycall me as a father calls his son, saying, “Come, O mycall me as a father calls his son, saying, “Come, O my
1207“son, and keep with us this great festival which we“son, and keep with us this great festival which we“son, and keep with us this great festival which we
1208“celebrate this day”; thus shall T find freedom of speech“celebrate this day”; thus shall T find freedom of speech“celebrate this day”; thus shall T find freedom of speech
1209before that being whose name is never proclaimed tobefore that being whose name is never proclaimed tobefore that being whose name is never proclaimed to
1210his King [before his entering to Him], but he goeth intohis King [before his entering to Him], but he goeth intohis King [before his entering to Him], but he goeth into
1211His presence without advocate or mediator to proclaimHis presence without advocate or mediator to proclaimHis presence without advocate or mediator to proclaim
1212his name.his name.his name.
1213This being is not the ruler of one company only, butThis being is not the ruler of one company only, butThis being is not the ruler of one company only, but
1214he is over all the hosts of heaven, and over everythinghe is over all the hosts of heaven, and over everythinghe is over all the hosts of heaven, and over everything
1215according to the command of God; he standeth not ataccording to the command of God; he standeth not ataccording to the command of God; he standeth not at
1216the left but at the right hand of God, and entreateththe left but at the right hand of God, and entreateththe left but at the right hand of God, and entreateth
1217Him at all times on behalf of the race of men.Him at all times on behalf of the race of men.Him at all times on behalf of the race of men.
1218Who then is this that is clothed with such great honourWho then is this that is clothed with such great honourWho then is this that is clothed with such great honour
1219and glory?and glory?and glory?
1220Ilearken, it is Michael the mighty Archangel of theIlearken, it is Michael the mighty Archangel of theIlearken, it is Michael the mighty Archangel of the
1221hosts of heaven.hosts of heaven.hosts of heaven.
1222* Romans xii. 13.* Romans xii. 13.* Romans xii. 13.
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1223ⲑ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.ⲑ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.θ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.
1224Who is this whose festival all ranks of beings ce-Who is this whose festival all ranks of beings ce-Who is this whose festival all ranks of beings ce-
1225lebrate ?lebrate ?lebrate ?
1226[p.9] It is Michael the ruler of the kingdom of heaven.[p.9] It is Michael the ruler of the kingdom of heaven.[p.9] It is Michael the ruler of the kingdom of heaven.
1227Who is this being whom the King hath made toWho is this being whom the King hath made toWho is this being whom the King hath made to
1228bear such a mighty sceptre, who is filled with majesticbear such a mighty sceptre, who is filled with majesticbear such a mighty sceptre, who is filled with majestic
1229glory, who is robed with rich raiment, and who is ⲓglory, who is robed with rich raiment, and who is ⲓglory, who is robed with rich raiment, and who is i
1230about with a golden girdle set with precious stones, theabout with a golden girdle set with precious stones, theabout with a golden girdle set with precious stones, the
1231like of which existeth not?like of which existeth not?like of which existeth not?
1232It is Michael the mighty and exalted Archangel.It is Michael the mighty and exalted Archangel.It is Michael the mighty and exalted Archangel.
1233Who is this in whom the angels and the armics ofWho is this in whom the angels and the armics ofWho is this in whom the angels and the armics of
1234the heavens have hope, and whose festival they celebratethe heavens have hope, and whose festival they celebratethe heavens have hope, and whose festival they celebrate
1235with him this day?with him this day?with him this day?
1236It is Michael, whom God hath appointed to be rulerIt is Michael, whom God hath appointed to be rulerIt is Michael, whom God hath appointed to be ruler
1237over all Tis kingdom.over all Tis kingdom.over all Tis kingdom.
1238Who is this who giveth |his| commands to all theWho is this who giveth |his| commands to all theWho is this who giveth |his| commands to all the
1239armies of heaven, and they obey him?armies of heaven, and they obey him?armies of heaven, and they obey him?
1240It 1s Michael the Archangel, who was obedient to theIt 1s Michael the Archangel, who was obedient to theIt 1s Michael the Archangel, who was obedient to the
1241command of God, and who cast out from Him the evilcommand of God, and who cast out from Him the evilcommand of God, and who cast out from Him the evil
1242slanderer and rebel.slanderer and rebel.slanderer and rebel.
1243Who is this, for whose sake all handicraftsmen in theWho is this, for whose sake all handicraftsmen in theWho is this, for whose sake all handicraftsmen in the
1244world cease from their labours, and whose festival theyworld cease from their labours, and whose festival theyworld cease from their labours, and whose festival they
1245celebrate this day?celebrate this day?celebrate this day?
1246It is Michael the Archangel, who hath ordered theIt is Michael the Archangel, who hath ordered theIt is Michael the Archangel, who hath ordered the
1247denizens of heaven and redeemed the peoples of thedenizens of heaven and redeemed the peoples of thedenizens of heaven and redeemed the peoples of the
1248carth, and who. by reason of his ereat love for us, makethcarth, and who. by reason of his ereat love for us, makethcarth, and who. by reason of his ereat love for us, maketh
1249mention of us before God our Creator. The inhabitantsmention of us before God our Creator. The inhabitantsmention of us before God our Creator. The inhabitants
1250of heaven celebrate his festival this day without opposition,of heaven celebrate his festival this day without opposition,of heaven celebrate his festival this day without opposition,
1251and it is also the work of the peoples of the carth toand it is also the work of the peoples of the carth toand it is also the work of the peoples of the carth to
1252do likewise this day, and to rejoice and to celebrate thedo likewise this day, and to rejoice and to celebrate thedo likewise this day, and to rejoice and to celebrate the
1253festival with the holy Archangel Michael,festival with the holy Archangel Michael,festival with the holy Archangel Michael,
1254Michael is not a man, and no being that liveth uponMichael is not a man, and no being that liveth uponMichael is not a man, and no being that liveth upon
1255earth hath seen him in his glory, as it is written in ⲱⲧearth hath seen him in his glory, as it is written in ⲱⲧearth hath seen him in his glory, as it is written in ōt
1256Tm e———Tm e———Tm e———
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1259other place, “He is a Spirit® |p. ⲟ] and not flesh.” Michaelother place, “He is a Spirit® |p. Ⲟ] and not flesh.” Michaelother place, “He is a Spirit® |p. O] and not flesh.” Michael
1260is incorporecal, and no corporeal being that cateth can sceis incorporecal, and no corporeal being that cateth can sceis incorporecal, and no corporeal being that cateth can sce
1261him, or endure his glory. And | will answer and sayhim, or endure his glory. And | will answer and sayhim, or endure his glory. And | will answer and say
1262unto you, and I will convince you and prove to youunto you, and I will convince you and prove to youunto you, and I will convince you and prove to you
1263that the inhabitants of heaven will never again sin; andthat the inhabitants of heaven will never again sin; andthat the inhabitants of heaven will never again sin; and
1264in their midst there will nevermore he enmity, nor envy,in their midst there will nevermore he enmity, nor envy,in their midst there will nevermore he enmity, nor envy,
1265nor hatred, nor slander, nor adultery, nor murder, nornor hatred, nor slander, nor adultery, nor murder, nornor hatred, nor slander, nor adultery, nor murder, nor
1266theft, nor any impurity; but they arc holy, and they shalltheft, nor any impurity; but they arc holy, and they shalltheft, nor any impurity; but they arc holy, and they shall
1267rest in holiness —now those things shall never exist amongrest in holiness —now those things shall never exist amongrest in holiness —now those things shall never exist among
1268the saints in this world —and they shall keep an endlessthe saints in this world —and they shall keep an endlessthe saints in this world —and they shall keep an endless
1269feast with Christ the Ning for ever, because they havefeast with Christ the Ning for ever, because they havefeast with Christ the Ning for ever, because they have
1270cast forth from their midst Satan, the slanderer and enemycast forth from their midst Satan, the slanderer and enemycast forth from their midst Satan, the slanderer and enemy
1271of the Creator and the adversary of all truth. For thisof the Creator and the adversary of all truth. For thisof the Creator and the adversary of all truth. For this
1272reason they celebrate this day the festival of the holyreason they celebrate this day the festival of the holyreason they celebrate this day the festival of the holy
1273Archangel Michael, the ruler of the hosts of heaven. whoArchangel Michael, the ruler of the hosts of heaven. whoArchangel Michael, the ruler of the hosts of heaven. who
1274hath prepared for us this table, of which we are [un|worthy,hath prepared for us this table, of which we are [un|worthy,hath prepared for us this table, of which we are [un|worthy,
1275that is to say, the table of this festival which is set forthat is to say, the table of this festival which is set forthat is to say, the table of this festival which is set for
1276us in heaven and [upon| carth according to the commandus in heaven and [upon| carth according to the commandus in heaven and [upon| carth according to the command
1277of our Saviour Jesus Christ, Whose command is the commandof our Saviour Jesus Christ, Whose command is the commandof our Saviour Jesus Christ, Whose command is the command
1278of lis Tather—for Lather and Son and Holy Spirit areof lis Tather—for Lather and Son and Holy Spirit areof lis Tather—for Lather and Son and Holy Spirit are
1279One God, and One consubstantial and indivisible King-One God, and One consubstantial and indivisible King-One God, and One consubstantial and indivisible King-
1280ship, inscrutable and without origin which can be foundship, inscrutable and without origin which can be foundship, inscrutable and without origin which can be found
1281out —\Who is the Cause of all things; and under llsout —\Who is the Cause of all things; and under llsout —\Who is the Cause of all things; and under lls
1282dommion alone arc the inhabitants of heaven and of earth.dommion alone arc the inhabitants of heaven and of earth.dommion alone arc the inhabitants of heaven and of earth.
1283[ⲣ 1 And now, my beloved, having made known[ⲣ 1 And now, my beloved, having made known[r 1 And now, my beloved, having made known
1284unto you the greatness of this feast which is spread forunto you the greatness of this feast which is spread forunto you the greatness of this feast which is spread for
1285us this day, it is meet that we ourselves should celebrateus this day, it is meet that we ourselves should celebrateus this day, it is meet that we ourselves should celebrate
1286the festival of him whose festival the angels of God ⲥⲉ-the festival of him whose festival the angels of God ⲥⲉ-the festival of him whose festival the angels of God se-
1287lebrate this day, and we must beautity ourselves, bothlebrate this day, and we must beautity ourselves, bothlebrate this day, and we must beautity ourselves, both
1288in our outer and in our inner man, that we may go intoin our outer and in our inner man, that we may go intoin our outer and in our inner man, that we may go into
1289* Compare St. John iv. 24.* Compare St. John iv. 24.* Compare St. John iv. 24.
1290BBB
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1291ⲓⲟ SAINT ⲙⲓⲥⲡⲁ TIIE ARCIIANGEL.ⲓⲟ SAINT ⲙⲓⲥⲡⲁ TIIE ARCIIANGEL.io SAINT mispa TIIE ARCIIANGEL.
1292this glorious feast this day, and cat of all the good thinosthis glorious feast this day, and cat of all the good thinosthis glorious feast this day, and cat of all the good thinos
1293which God hath prepared for us. But perhaps ⲅⲉ willwhich God hath prepared for us. But perhaps ⲅⲉ willwhich God hath prepared for us. But perhaps ge will
1294say, “Behold this is a royal feast, and it is mect thatsay, “Behold this is a royal feast, and it is mect thatsay, “Behold this is a royal feast, and it is mect that
1295“we should not sit down until the nobles of the palace“we should not sit down until the nobles of the palace“we should not sit down until the nobles of the palace
1296“have first been invited.” Then will T ask | Adam] say-“have first been invited.” Then will T ask | Adam] say-“have first been invited.” Then will T ask | Adam] say-
1297ing, ⲅ thou not he whom God did create with [lising, ⲅ thou not he whom God did create with [lising, ġ thou not he whom God did create with [lis
1298“own hands, in Tis own image and likeness, and did {ill“own hands, in Tis own image and likeness, and did {ill“own hands, in Tis own image and likeness, and did {ill
1299“with glory and call thy name ⲙⲛ Ⲓ entreat now“with glory and call thy name ⲙⲛ Ⲓ entreat now“with glory and call thy name mn I entreat now
1300“thy goodness and majesty and 1 bescech thee to tell me“thy goodness and majesty and 1 bescech thee to tell me“thy goodness and majesty and 1 bescech thee to tell me
1301“if thou dost not thyself also rejoice at the feast of the“if thou dost not thyself also rejoice at the feast of the“if thou dost not thyself also rejoice at the feast of the
1302“holy Archangel Michael.” llearken now, for Adam“holy Archangel Michael.” llearken now, for Adam“holy Archangel Michael.” llearken now, for Adam
1303speaketh, “Yea, I am Adam, and it is for me to invitespeaketh, “Yea, I am Adam, and it is for me to invitespeaketh, “Yea, I am Adam, and it is for me to invite
1304“all men to this festival this day. But I rejoice more than“all men to this festival this day. But I rejoice more than“all men to this festival this day. But I rejoice more than
1305“they all, for when I had angered God, and He had“they all, for when I had angered God, and He had“they all, for when I had angered God, and He had
1306“brought me out from Paradise, because 1 had ⲉⲅⲱ-“brought me out from Paradise, because 1 had ⲉⲅⲱ-“brought me out from Paradise, because 1 had eġō-
1307“oressed lis command by reason of my helpmeet live“oressed lis command by reason of my helpmeet live“oressed lis command by reason of my helpmeet live
1308“making me to cat of the fruit of the tree, concerning“making me to cat of the fruit of the tree, concerning“making me to cat of the fruit of the tree, concerning
1309“which Ⲓⲉ commanded me not to eat, it was Michael who“which Ⲓⲉ commanded me not to eat, it was Michael who“which Ie commanded me not to eat, it was Michael who
1310“prayed to God for me until lle forgave me my sin;“prayed to God for me until lle forgave me my sin;“prayed to God for me until lle forgave me my sin;
1311“|p. 12] for this reason I rejoice at his festival this day.”“|p. 12] for this reason I rejoice at his festival this day.”“|p. 12] for this reason I rejoice at his festival this day.”
1312“O Abel, thou noble younger son, tell me if thou“O Abel, thou noble younger son, tell me if thou“O Abel, thou noble younger son, tell me if thou
1313“dost rejoice this day at the festival of the holy and“dost rejoice this day at the festival of the holy and“dost rejoice this day at the festival of the holy and
1314“mighty Archangel Michael?”“mighty Archangel Michael?”“mighty Archangel Michael?”
1315[Abel ⲑⲁⲓ] “I rejoice and T keep the festival this[Abel ⲑⲁⲓ] “I rejoice and T keep the festival this[Abel θai] “I rejoice and T keep the festival this
1316“day, for it was he whose festival they celebrate this“day, for it was he whose festival they celebrate this“day, for it was he whose festival they celebrate this
1317“day who carried my sacrifice and offering up to God,“day who carried my sacrifice and offering up to God,“day who carried my sacrifice and offering up to God,
1318“Who did not regard the sacrifice of my brother, because“Who did not regard the sacrifice of my brother, because“Who did not regard the sacrifice of my brother, because
1319“he brought it not with an upright heart; for this reason“he brought it not with an upright heart; for this reason“he brought it not with an upright heart; for this reason
1320“I rejoice this day.”“I rejoice this day.”“I rejoice this day.”
1321“And thou, O Seth, do I see thee rejoicing on the“And thou, O Seth, do I see thee rejoicing on the“And thou, O Seth, do I see thee rejoicing on the
1322“day of the holy Archangel Michael?’“day of the holy Archangel Michael?’“day of the holy Archangel Michael?’
1323[He saith,] “Indeed 1 rejoice and am glad [this day],[He saith,] “Indeed 1 rejoice and am glad [this day],[He saith,] “Indeed 1 rejoice and am glad [this day],
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1325“for when Cain had destroyed ⲛ brother ⲁⲉ God“for when Cain had destroyed ⲛ brother ⲁⲉ God“for when Cain had destroyed n brother ae God
1326“gave me to my parents {in his stead]; and when my“gave me to my parents {in his stead]; and when my“gave me to my parents {in his stead]; and when my
1327“mother found no milk wherewith to suckle me—now her“mother found no milk wherewith to suckle me—now her“mother found no milk wherewith to suckle me—now her
1328“milk had dried up by reason of her sorrow for my brother“milk had dried up by reason of her sorrow for my brother“milk had dried up by reason of her sorrow for my brother
1329“Abel —the holy Archangel Michael nourished me with spi-“Abel —the holy Archangel Michael nourished me with spi-“Abel —the holy Archangel Michael nourished me with spi-
1330“ritual food from heaven, and therefore I rejoice this day.”“ritual food from heaven, and therefore I rejoice this day.”“ritual food from heaven, and therefore I rejoice this day.”
1331“0 Itnoch, the just man, whom God removed from“0 Itnoch, the just man, whom God removed from“0 Itnoch, the just man, whom God removed from
1332“this world, do 1 sce thee rejoicing this day?”“this world, do 1 sce thee rejoicing this day?”“this world, do 1 sce thee rejoicing this day?”
1333He saith, “Indeed I rejoice and am glad [this day].He saith, “Indeed I rejoice and am glad [this day].He saith, “Indeed I rejoice and am glad [this day].
1334“because the whole race of man hath sprung from my“because the whole race of man hath sprung from my“because the whole race of man hath sprung from my
1335“seed, and because Michael hath never ceased to entreat“seed, and because Michael hath never ceased to entreat“seed, and because Michael hath never ceased to entreat
1336“God to show mercy unto sinners, and to make them to“God to show mercy unto sinners, and to make them to“God to show mercy unto sinners, and to make them to
1337“live for ever, |p. 13] and I rejoice at his festival because“live for ever, |p. 13] and I rejoice at his festival because“live for ever, |p. 13] and I rejoice at his festival because
1338“he prayeth for my children.”“he prayeth for my children.”“he prayeth for my children.”
1339“O Methuselah, the old man whose days were lengthen-“O Methuselah, the old man whose days were lengthen-“O Methuselah, the old man whose days were lengthen-
1340“ed, whose white and pure garments I see in the midst“ed, whose white and pure garments I see in the midst“ed, whose white and pure garments I see in the midst
1341“of the feast, why dost thou rejoice this day?”“of the feast, why dost thou rejoice this day?”“of the feast, why dost thou rejoice this day?”
1342He saith, “How can I help rejoicing? Ⲓ am the cighthHe saith, “How can I help rejoicing? Ⲓ am the cighthHe saith, “How can I help rejoicing? I am the cighth
1343“from Adam. and I am the man whose prayers were taken“from Adam. and I am the man whose prayers were taken“from Adam. and I am the man whose prayers were taken
1344“by the holy Archangel Michael and carried up to heaven,“by the holy Archangel Michael and carried up to heaven,“by the holy Archangel Michael and carried up to heaven,
1345“and finally God blessed me with a long life which ex-“and finally God blessed me with a long life which ex-“and finally God blessed me with a long life which ex-
1346“ceeded that of my father Adam by thirty-eight years.”“ceeded that of my father Adam by thirty-eight years.”“ceeded that of my father Adam by thirty-eight years.”
1347“O Noah, the just man, I say unto thee, ‘last thou—“O Noah, the just man, I say unto thee, ‘last thou—“O Noah, the just man, I say unto thee, ‘last thou—
1348“but 1 see thou hast—great joy this day?”“but 1 see thou hast—great joy this day?”“but 1 see thou hast—great joy this day?”
1349He saith, “IHow can I help rejoicing and being glad? forHe saith, “IHow can I help rejoicing and being glad? forHe saith, “IHow can I help rejoicing and being glad? for
1350“when God was angry with the world, and wished to destroy“when God was angry with the world, and wished to destroy“when God was angry with the world, and wished to destroy
1351“it, He placed me in the ark with my wife, and children,“it, He placed me in the ark with my wife, and children,“it, He placed me in the ark with my wife, and children,
1352“and creatures of every kind that moveth upon carth, and“and creatures of every kind that moveth upon carth, and“and creatures of every kind that moveth upon carth, and
1353“le opened the cataracts of heaven and poured out rain“le opened the cataracts of heaven and poured out rain“le opened the cataracts of heaven and poured out rain
1354“upon us for forty days and forty nights, and we saw“upon us for forty days and forty nights, and we saw“upon us for forty days and forty nights, and we saw
1355“neither sun, nor moon, nor stars; but Michael guided“neither sun, nor moon, nor stars; but Michael guided“neither sun, nor moon, nor stars; but Michael guided
1356“and directed us, and ceased not to pray to God until“and directed us, and ceased not to pray to God until“and directed us, and ceased not to pray to God until
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1357ⲓ SAINT MICHAEL TIE ARCHANGEL.ⲓ SAINT MICHAEL TIE ARCHANGEL.i SAINT MICHAEL TIE ARCHANGEL.
1358“the waters which had increased abated, and the dry“the waters which had increased abated, and the dry“the waters which had increased abated, and the dry
1359“land appeared, and I and those who were with me were“land appeared, and I and those who were with me were“land appeared, and I and those who were with me were
1360“delivered.”“delivered.”“delivered.”
1361“O Abraham, the father of the patriarchs, dost not“O Abraham, the father of the patriarchs, dost not“O Abraham, the father of the patriarchs, dost not
1362“thou rejoice this day on the festival of the holy Arch-“thou rejoice this day on the festival of the holy Arch-“thou rejoice this day on the festival of the holy Arch-
1363“angel Michael?”“angel Michael?”“angel Michael?”
1364p- 14] Tle saith, “Yea, I rejoice especially, for 1 wasp- 14] Tle saith, “Yea, I rejoice especially, for 1 wasp- 14] Tle saith, “Yea, I rejoice especially, for 1 was
1365“the hrst man with whom Michael and his brother angel“the hrst man with whom Michael and his brother angel“the hrst man with whom Michael and his brother angel
1366“Gabriel sojourned, and he entreated God for me that |“Gabriel sojourned, and he entreated God for me that |“Gabriel sojourned, and he entreated God for me that |
1367“might be worthy of [my son| Isaac, and I ate with them“might be worthy of [my son| Isaac, and I ate with them“might be worthy of [my son| Isaac, and I ate with them
1368“under the tree of Mamre.”“under the tree of Mamre.”“under the tree of Mamre.”
1369“0 Isaac, the holy vow and sacrifice acceptable to the“0 Isaac, the holy vow and sacrifice acceptable to the“0 Isaac, the holy vow and sacrifice acceptable to the
1370“living God, what doest thou in this place this day? Dost“living God, what doest thou in this place this day? Dost“living God, what doest thou in this place this day? Dost
1371“thou console thyself with great consolation on the festival“thou console thyself with great consolation on the festival“thou console thyself with great consolation on the festival
1372“of the holy Archangel Michael?”“of the holy Archangel Michael?”“of the holy Archangel Michael?”
1373Ile saith, “Indeed Iam comforted, for Ⲓ was the onlyIle saith, “Indeed Iam comforted, for Ⲓ was the onlyIle saith, “Indeed Iam comforted, for I was the only
1374“child of my parents, and my mother was barren and“child of my parents, and my mother was barren and“child of my parents, and my mother was barren and
1375“bore no other child besides me. Afterwards my father“bore no other child besides me. Afterwards my father“bore no other child besides me. Afterwards my father
1376“bound me hand and foot, and laid me upon stones on“bound me hand and foot, and laid me upon stones on“bound me hand and foot, and laid me upon stones on
1377“a desert mountain, and with my own ⲉⲩⲉ I saw the knife“a desert mountain, and with my own ⲉⲩⲉ I saw the knife“a desert mountain, and with my own eve I saw the knife
1378“in the hands of my father who wished to slay me; but“in the hands of my father who wished to slay me; but“in the hands of my father who wished to slay me; but
1379“Michael stood up and took the knife out of my father’s“Michael stood up and took the knife out of my father’s“Michael stood up and took the knife out of my father’s
1380“hand, and gave him a ram in my stead, and the sa-“hand, and gave him a ram in my stead, and the sa-“hand, and gave him a ram in my stead, and the sa-
1381“erifice was completed.”“erifice was completed.”“erifice was completed.”
1382“0 Jacob, prince of patriarchs, who prevailed with“0 Jacob, prince of patriarchs, who prevailed with“0 Jacob, prince of patriarchs, who prevailed with
1383“God, and who wast a giant among men, dost not thou“God, and who wast a giant among men, dost not thou“God, and who wast a giant among men, dost not thou
1384“rejoice this day at the festival of the holy Archangel“rejoice this day at the festival of the holy Archangel“rejoice this day at the festival of the holy Archangel
1385“Michael?”“Michael?”“Michael?”
1386Ⲡⲉ saith, “Yea, 1 do rejoice this day, for when myⲠⲉ saith, “Yea, 1 do rejoice this day, for when myPe saith, “Yea, 1 do rejoice this day, for when my
1387“brother Esau cast me forth 1 fled to Mesopotamia, to“brother Esau cast me forth 1 fled to Mesopotamia, to“brother Esau cast me forth 1 fled to Mesopotamia, to
1388“Laban my mother's brother, and Michael came to me“Laban my mother's brother, and Michael came to me“Laban my mother's brother, and Michael came to me
1389“and decreed my wages from the sheep, and he blessed“and decreed my wages from the sheep, and he blessed“and decreed my wages from the sheep, and he blessed
1390sarsarsar
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1391ⲧⲏ ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. ⲏⲧⲏ ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. Ⲏty ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. Y
1392“me, and my children, |p. 15] and my wives, and he made“me, and my children, |p. 15] and my wives, and he made“me, and my children, |p. 15] and my wives, and he made
1393“all Isracl to be blessed for my sake.”“all Isracl to be blessed for my sake.”“all Isracl to be blessed for my sake.”
1394“O Joseph, the just man, whose brethren were jealous“O Joseph, the just man, whose brethren were jealous“O Joseph, the just man, whose brethren were jealous
1395“of him, what doest thou in this place this day? Dost“of him, what doest thou in this place this day? Dost“of him, what doest thou in this place this day? Dost
1396“thou rejoice at the festival of the Archangel Michael 2”“thou rejoice at the festival of the Archangel Michael 2”“thou rejoice at the festival of the Archangel Michael 2”
1397And straightway Joseph, the just man, answercth atAnd straightway Joseph, the just man, answercth atAnd straightway Joseph, the just man, answercth at
1398once, saying, “Verily, it behoveth me to rejoice this day,once, saying, “Verily, it behoveth me to rejoice this day,once, saying, “Verily, it behoveth me to rejoice this day,
1399“for when my brethren were jealous of me, and drove“for when my brethren were jealous of me, and drove“for when my brethren were jealous of me, and drove
1400“me forth into a strange land, and Ⲓ became a miserable“me forth into a strange land, and Ⲓ became a miserable“me forth into a strange land, and I became a miserable
1401“alien without any one to comfort me, and with a mul-“alien without any one to comfort me, and with a mul-“alien without any one to comfort me, and with a mul-
1402“titude of evils round about me, the Archangel Michael“titude of evils round about me, the Archangel Michael“titude of evils round about me, the Archangel Michael
1403“came to me, and comforted me in them all, and nally“came to me, and comforted me in them all, and nally“came to me, and comforted me in them all, and nally
1404“he prayed to God and He made me ruler over Egypt.”“he prayed to God and He made me ruler over Egypt.”“he prayed to God and He made me ruler over Egypt.”
1405“O Moses, and Aaron, and Joshua the son of Nun,“O Moses, and Aaron, and Joshua the son of Nun,“O Moses, and Aaron, and Joshua the son of Nun,
1406“what is your part in this festival this day?”“what is your part in this festival this day?”“what is your part in this festival this day?”
1407These saints make answer, saying, “Joy is our part,These saints make answer, saying, “Joy is our part,These saints make answer, saying, “Joy is our part,
1408“for Michael was our leader and the guide of our people“for Michael was our leader and the guide of our people“for Michael was our leader and the guide of our people
1409“until we had overcome our enemies, and he prepared“until we had overcome our enemies, and he prepared“until we had overcome our enemies, and he prepared
1410“the way for us into the land of promise; on this account“the way for us into the land of promise; on this account“the way for us into the land of promise; on this account
1411“we rejoice this day.”“we rejoice this day.”“we rejoice this day.”
1412[O Gideon|................ ![O Gideon|................ ![O Gideon|................ !
1413“[ am Gideon, and I rejoice especially, for it was“[ am Gideon, and I rejoice especially, for it was“[ am Gideon, and I rejoice especially, for it was
1414“Michael who came to me and filled me with strength,“Michael who came to me and filled me with strength,“Michael who came to me and filled me with strength,
1415“and [ went forth and fought against Midian, and delivered“and [ went forth and fought against Midian, and delivered“and [ went forth and fought against Midian, and delivered
1416“my people.”“my people.”“my people.”
1417“O ⲫⲉⲣ, and Anna thy wife, what is your work“O ⲫⲉⲣ, and Anna thy wife, what is your work“O fer, and Anna thy wife, what is your work
1418“in this festival to-day?”“in this festival to-day?”“in this festival to-day?”
1419[ⲣ. 16] These Judges answer and say, “Verily, our[ⲣ. 16] These Judges answer and say, “Verily, our[r. 16] These Judges answer and say, “Verily, our
1420“joy is great, for we were barren from our youth up,“joy is great, for we were barren from our youth up,“joy is great, for we were barren from our youth up,
1421* The scribe has omitted the address to Gideon.* The scribe has omitted the address to Gideon.* The scribe has omitted the address to Gideon.
1422© We should probably read Manoah; see Judges xiii.© We should probably read Manoah; see Judges xiii.© We should probably read Manoah; see Judges xiii.
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1423ⲓϯ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.ⲓϯ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.iti SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.
1424“and we had no child. But we rose up, and prayed, and“and we had no child. But we rose up, and prayed, and“and we had no child. But we rose up, and prayed, and
1425“offered up a sacrifice to God, and the holy Archangel“offered up a sacrifice to God, and the holy Archangel“offered up a sacrifice to God, and the holy Archangel
1426“Michael looked upon our feeblencss, and carried our“Michael looked upon our feeblencss, and carried our“Michael looked upon our feeblencss, and carried our
1427“prayers and sacrifice to God, and made mention of us“prayers and sacrifice to God, and made mention of us“prayers and sacrifice to God, and made mention of us
1428“before Tim, and He blessed us with the mighty man“before Tim, and He blessed us with the mighty man“before Tim, and He blessed us with the mighty man
1429“Samson, therefore we and our son rejoice this day.”“Samson, therefore we and our son rejoice this day.”“Samson, therefore we and our son rejoice this day.”
1430“O David, the just king, the father of Christ accordimg“O David, the just king, the father of Christ accordimg“O David, the just king, the father of Christ accordimg
1431“to the flesh, behold Ⲓ see thee this day rejoicing and“to the flesh, behold Ⲓ see thee this day rejoicing and“to the flesh, behold I see thee this day rejoicing and
1432“playing upon thy ten-stringed lyre at the feast to which“playing upon thy ten-stringed lyre at the feast to which“playing upon thy ten-stringed lyre at the feast to which
1433“the holy Archangel hath invited us this day.”“the holy Archangel hath invited us this day.”“the holy Archangel hath invited us this day.”
1434David saith, “Verily 1 rejoice this day and am glad.David saith, “Verily 1 rejoice this day and am glad.David saith, “Verily 1 rejoice this day and am glad.
1435“The songs and music for cach one of the festivals of“The songs and music for cach one of the festivals of“The songs and music for cach one of the festivals of
1436“all the saints are written upon my heart, but that be-“all the saints are written upon my heart, but that be-“all the saints are written upon my heart, but that be-
1437“fitting this festival of the holy Archangel Michael which“fitting this festival of the holy Archangel Michael which“fitting this festival of the holy Archangel Michael which
1438“I sing is, “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about“I sing is, “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about“I sing is, “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about
1439“those that fear him, and dclivereth them.”“those that fear him, and dclivereth them.”“those that fear him, and dclivereth them.”
1440“O Solomon, the wise man, dost not thou rejoice ⲟⲛ“O Solomon, the wise man, dost not thou rejoice ⲟⲛ“O Solomon, the wise man, dost not thou rejoice on
1441“this festival of the Archangel Michael 2”“this festival of the Archangel Michael 2”“this festival of the Archangel Michael 2”
1442He saith, “I rejoice especially, for it was the Arch-He saith, “I rejoice especially, for it was the Arch-He saith, “I rejoice especially, for it was the Arch-
1443“angel Michael who was with me from my youth up,“angel Michael who was with me from my youth up,“angel Michael who was with me from my youth up,
1444“and who made peace to exist in my days, and he“and who made peace to exist in my days, and he“and who made peace to exist in my days, and he
1445“entreated God, Who commanded me to bhaild a house“entreated God, Who commanded me to bhaild a house“entreated God, Who commanded me to bhaild a house
1446“for Thm.”“for Thm.”“for Thm.”
1447|p. 17] “O Hezekiah, the just king, dost not thou rejoice|p. 17] “O Hezekiah, the just king, dost not thou rejoice|p. 17] “O Hezekiah, the just king, dost not thou rejoice
1448“this day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael >”“this day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael >”“this day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael >”
1449He saith, “How can I help rejoicing? for when theHe saith, “How can I help rejoicing? for when theHe saith, “How can I help rejoicing? for when the
1450“wicked Assyrians afflicted me and my people, it was the“wicked Assyrians afflicted me and my people, it was the“wicked Assyrians afflicted me and my people, it was the
1451“holy Archangel Michael who destroyed one hundred and“holy Archangel Michael who destroyed one hundred and“holy Archangel Michael who destroyed one hundred and
1452“four-score and five thousand of their men in one night,“four-score and five thousand of their men in one night,“four-score and five thousand of their men in one night,
1453“and delivered me and my people.”“and delivered me and my people.”“and delivered me and my people.”
1454* Psalm xxxiv. 7.* Psalm xxxiv. 7.* Psalm xxxiv. 7.
1455SSCSSCSSC
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1456Ⲧⲓⲓ ENCOMIUM ⲟ TI1IEODOSIUS. 5Ⲧⲓⲓ ENCOMIUM ⲟ TI1IEODOSIUS. 5Tii ENCOMIUM o TI1IEODOSIUS. 5
1457*O Isaiah, the mighty prophet, what is thy joy this*O Isaiah, the mighty prophet, what is thy joy this*O Isaiah, the mighty prophet, what is thy joy this
1458“day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael?”“day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael?”“day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael?”
1459He saith, “This is {the cause of| my joy: in all theHe saith, “This is {the cause of| my joy: in all theHe saith, “This is {the cause of| my joy: in all the
1460“sufferings which Manassch and his friends brought upon“sufferings which Manassch and his friends brought upon“sufferings which Manassch and his friends brought upon
1461“me the holy Archangel Michael stood by me, and“me the holy Archangel Michael stood by me, and“me the holy Archangel Michael stood by me, and
1462“strengthened me, and comforted me until they sawed“strengthened me, and comforted me until they sawed“strengthened me, and comforted me until they sawed
1463“mem twain with a wood saw.”“mem twain with a wood saw.”“mem twain with a wood saw.”
1464“O holy father Jeremiah, thou mighty light-giving“O holy father Jeremiah, thou mighty light-giving“O holy father Jeremiah, thou mighty light-giving
1465“lamp, do I sce thee rejoicing this day at the festival of“lamp, do I sce thee rejoicing this day at the festival of“lamp, do I sce thee rejoicing this day at the festival of
1466“the holy Archangel Michael?”“the holy Archangel Michael?”“the holy Archangel Michael?”
1467He saith, “I rejoice exceedingly, for when all the kingsHe saith, “I rejoice exceedingly, for when all the kingsHe saith, “I rejoice exceedingly, for when all the kings
1468“of Judah wrought evil things upon me, and afflicted me“of Judah wrought evil things upon me, and afflicted me“of Judah wrought evil things upon me, and afflicted me
1469“in the dungeon, Michael stood by me, and helped me,“in the dungeon, Michael stood by me, and helped me,“in the dungeon, Michael stood by me, and helped me,
1470“and strengthened me.”“and strengthened me.”“and strengthened me.”
1471“0 Fzekiel, the mighty prophet, come and show us“0 Fzekiel, the mighty prophet, come and show us“0 Fzekiel, the mighty prophet, come and show us
1472“what is thy joy this day at the feast of the holy Arch-“what is thy joy this day at the feast of the holy Arch-“what is thy joy this day at the feast of the holy Arch-
1473“angel Michael.”“angel Michael.”“angel Michael.”
1474He saith, “I rejoice and am glad, for it was MichaelHe saith, “I rejoice and am glad, for it was MichaelHe saith, “I rejoice and am glad, for it was Michael
1475“who brought unto me a paper which was written upon,“who brought unto me a paper which was written upon,“who brought unto me a paper which was written upon,
1476“and I swallowed it, [ⲣ. 18], and it filled me with“and I swallowed it, [ⲣ. 18], and it filled me with“and I swallowed it, [r. 18], and it filled me with
1477“prophecy.”“prophecy.”“prophecy.”
1478“O Daniel the prophet, the man to be desired, dost“O Daniel the prophet, the man to be desired, dost“O Daniel the prophet, the man to be desired, dost
1479“not thou rejoice this day at the feast of the holy Arch-“not thou rejoice this day at the feast of the holy Arch-“not thou rejoice this day at the feast of the holy Arch-
1480“angel Michael ?”“angel Michael ?”“angel Michael ?”
1481He saith, “What joy is there like unto mine? forHe saith, “What joy is there like unto mine? forHe saith, “What joy is there like unto mine? for
1482“when they cast me into the den of lions, and scaled it“when they cast me into the den of lions, and scaled it“when they cast me into the den of lions, and scaled it
1483“with a seal, the Archangel Michael came to me, not“with a seal, the Archangel Michael came to me, not“with a seal, the Archangel Michael came to me, not
1484“once nor twice, and he shut the mouths of the lions,“once nor twice, and he shut the mouths of the lions,“once nor twice, and he shut the mouths of the lions,
1485“and they came not nigh unto me at all. And when I“and they came not nigh unto me at all. And when I“and they came not nigh unto me at all. And when I
1486“was an-hungered Habakkuk came to me, and brought“was an-hungered Habakkuk came to me, and brought“was an-hungered Habakkuk came to me, and brought
1487“me good food, and gave me to drink.”“me good food, and gave me to drink.”“me good food, and gave me to drink.”
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1489Ⲟ ye twelve Apostles, why do ye rejoice this dayⲞ ye twelve Apostles, why do ye rejoice this dayO ye twelve Apostles, why do ye rejoice this day
1490at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael >”at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael >”at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael >”
1491They say, “We rejoice indeed, for were we not inThey say, “We rejoice indeed, for were we not inThey say, “We rejoice indeed, for were we not in
1492“great sorrow when the lawless Jews crucified our Lord“great sorrow when the lawless Jews crucified our Lord“great sorrow when the lawless Jews crucified our Lord
1493“Jesus Christ, and were we not in sorrow and in hiding“Jesus Christ, and were we not in sorrow and in hiding“Jesus Christ, and were we not in sorrow and in hiding
1494“for fear of the Jews, until Mary the Virgin and those“for fear of the Jews, until Mary the Virgin and those“for fear of the Jews, until Mary the Virgin and those
1495“who were with her went into the sepulchre ⲟⲛ the first“who were with her went into the sepulchre ⲟⲛ the first“who were with her went into the sepulchre on the first
1496“day of the week, and she showed us that she had found“day of the week, and she showed us that she had found“day of the week, and she showed us that she had found
1497“that the holy Archangel Michael had rolled away the“that the holy Archangel Michael had rolled away the“that the holy Archangel Michael had rolled away the
1498‘stone from it, and was sitting upon it, and announcing‘stone from it, and was sitting upon it, and announcing‘stone from it, and was sitting upon it, and announcing
1499“the glorious tidings, ‘The lord hath risen”“the glorious tidings, ‘The lord hath risen”“the glorious tidings, ‘The lord hath risen”
1500“() Zacharias, and John thy son, do not ⲅⲉ keep the“() Zacharias, and John thy son, do not ⲅⲉ keep the“() Zacharias, and John thy son, do not ge keep the
1501“festival of the Archangel Michael this day?”“festival of the Archangel Michael this day?”“festival of the Archangel Michael this day?”
1502|p. 19] He saith, “I rejoice, because Michael the Arch-|p. 19] He saith, “I rejoice, because Michael the Arch-|p. 19] He saith, “I rejoice, because Michael the Arch-
1503“angel hath scaled us, me to be a priest, and John my“angel hath scaled us, me to be a priest, and John my“angel hath scaled us, me to be a priest, and John my
1504“son, the child of Llisabeth, the kinswoman of Mary the“son, the child of Llisabeth, the kinswoman of Mary the“son, the child of Llisabeth, the kinswoman of Mary the
1505“mother of God according to the flesh, to be the Baptist;“mother of God according to the flesh, to be the Baptist;“mother of God according to the flesh, to be the Baptist;
1506“for this reason we rejoice this day.”“for this reason we rejoice this day.”“for this reason we rejoice this day.”
1507“O Stephen, the archdeacon and protomartyr, dost“O Stephen, the archdeacon and protomartyr, dost“O Stephen, the archdeacon and protomartyr, dost
1508"not thou rejoice with us in this great festival?”"not thou rejoice with us in this great festival?”"not thou rejoice with us in this great festival?”
1509Ie saith, “Yea, for when they cast stones at me I sawIe saith, “Yea, for when they cast stones at me I sawIe saith, “Yea, for when they cast stones at me I saw
1510“the heavens open, and the Archangel Michael and all“the heavens open, and the Archangel Michael and all“the heavens open, and the Archangel Michael and all
1511“the angels were gazing at our Lord Jesus Christ at the“the angels were gazing at our Lord Jesus Christ at the“the angels were gazing at our Lord Jesus Christ at the
1512“right hand of the Good Father.”“right hand of the Good Father.”“right hand of the Good Father.”
1513ⲩⲉ three children, \nanias, Azarias, and Misael,ⲩⲉ three children, \nanias, Azarias, and Misael,ye three children, \nanias, Azarias, and Misael,
1514“do not ye rejoice this day at the festival of the Arch-“do not ye rejoice this day at the festival of the Arch-“do not ye rejoice this day at the festival of the Arch-
1515“angel Michael 2”“angel Michael 2”“angel Michael 2”
1516They say, “How can we help rejoicing? for whenThey say, “How can we help rejoicing? for whenThey say, “How can we help rejoicing? for when
1517“Nebuchadnezzar the king cast us into the furnace filled“Nebuchadnezzar the king cast us into the furnace filled“Nebuchadnezzar the king cast us into the furnace filled
1518“with fire, God commanded Michael and he scattered the“with fire, God commanded Michael and he scattered the“with fire, God commanded Michael and he scattered the
1519“flames of fire, and made the furnace to become like dew.”“flames of fire, and made the furnace to become like dew.”“flames of fire, and made the furnace to become like dew.”
1520“O ye company of martyrs and saints, do not ye“O ye company of martyrs and saints, do not ye“O ye company of martyrs and saints, do not ye
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1522“rejoice this day at the festival of the Archangel“rejoice this day at the festival of the Archangel“rejoice this day at the festival of the Archangel
1523“Michael 2”“Michael 2”“Michael 2”
1524All the saints say. “Verily our joy is great, for MichaclAll the saints say. “Verily our joy is great, for MichaclAll the saints say. “Verily our joy is great, for Michacl
1525“the Archangel hath strengthened us in every nced and“the Archangel hath strengthened us in every nced and“the Archangel hath strengthened us in every nced and
1526“sorrow which we have suffered, and [hath ⲉⲛⲟⲥ“sorrow which we have suffered, and [hath ⲉⲛⲟⲥ“sorrow which we have suffered, and [hath enos
1527“us] to endure the torture and to ⲏ our martyrdom and“us] to endure the torture and to ⲏ our martyrdom and“us] to endure the torture and to y our martyrdom and
1528“strife, for which we have received the great good things“strife, for which we have received the great good things“strife, for which we have received the great good things
1529“which we have; |p. 20] for this reason we rejoice this“which we have; |p. 20] for this reason we rejoice this“which we have; |p. 20] for this reason we rejoice this
1530“day.”“day.”“day.”
1531“O all ye armies of heaven, do not ye rejoice this“O all ye armies of heaven, do not ye rejoice this“O all ye armies of heaven, do not ye rejoice this
1532“day?”“day?”“day?”
1533They say, “In truth, all joy is ours” For, O myThey say, “In truth, all joy is ours” For, O myThey say, “In truth, all joy is ours” For, O my
1534beloved, great is the honour of this feast which is spreadbeloved, great is the honour of this feast which is spreadbeloved, great is the honour of this feast which is spread
1535for us not only upon earth, but also in heaven.for us not only upon earth, but also in heaven.for us not only upon earth, but also in heaven.
1536And now, O my wise and beloved ones, let us keepAnd now, O my wise and beloved ones, let us keepAnd now, O my wise and beloved ones, let us keep
1537ourselves with all diligence, and let us guard our soulsourselves with all diligence, and let us guard our soulsourselves with all diligence, and let us guard our souls
1538on the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. Let uson the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. Let uson the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. Let us
1539put on fine garments mect for the marriage-feast, lest ifput on fine garments mect for the marriage-feast, lest ifput on fine garments mect for the marriage-feast, lest if
1540we enter therein arrayed in torn and foul garments, andwe enter therein arrayed in torn and foul garments, andwe enter therein arrayed in torn and foul garments, and
1541having our bodies full of uncleanness, they turn us outhaving our bodies full of uncleanness, they turn us outhaving our bodies full of uncleanness, they turn us out
1542in disgrace from before those who are clothed in gloriousin disgrace from before those who are clothed in gloriousin disgrace from before those who are clothed in glorious
1543apparel, and who will remove their garments from ourapparel, and who will remove their garments from ourapparel, and who will remove their garments from our
1544path lest they be in any way defiled by us. And afterpath lest they be in any way defiled by us. And afterpath lest they be in any way defiled by us. And after
1545being cast forth in great disgrace these same beings willbeing cast forth in great disgrace these same beings willbeing cast forth in great disgrace these same beings will
1546mock at us, saying, “O senseless and abominable men,mock at us, saying, “O senseless and abominable men,mock at us, saying, “O senseless and abominable men,
1547“how is it that ye are not ashamed [to do this thing]?“how is it that ye are not ashamed [to do this thing]?“how is it that ye are not ashamed [to do this thing]?
1548“If ye be not ashamed before men, how is it that ye are“If ye be not ashamed before men, how is it that ye are“If ye be not ashamed before men, how is it that ye are
1549“not ashamed before God the King, and before His holy“not ashamed before God the King, and before His holy“not ashamed before God the King, and before His holy
1550“governor Michael? Do ye not know whose chamber“governor Michael? Do ye not know whose chamber“governor Michael? Do ye not know whose chamber
1551“this is, and whose feast it is? Do ye not know that it“this is, and whose feast it is? Do ye not know that it“this is, and whose feast it is? Do ye not know that it
1552“is the feast of the King and of His chief captain who“is the feast of the King and of His chief captain who“is the feast of the King and of His chief captain who
1553“hath obtained all power before his God the King, Who“hath obtained all power before his God the King, Who“hath obtained all power before his God the King, Who
1554ⲥⲥsdraft · guess[…]
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1556“hath given him all these honours because of his true“hath given him all these honours because of his true“hath given him all these honours because of his true
1557“valour? [ⲣ. 21] And I marvel much at your boldness“valour? [ⲣ. 21] And I marvel much at your boldness“valour? [r. 21] And I marvel much at your boldness
1558“in coming] into this inner place, for God hath already“in coming] into this inner place, for God hath already“in coming] into this inner place, for God hath already
1559“given unto you the command, ‘Come not into the marriage“given unto you the command, ‘Come not into the marriage“given unto you the command, ‘Come not into the marriage
1560“chamber without the marriage garment upon you’, but“chamber without the marriage garment upon you’, but“chamber without the marriage garment upon you’, but
1561“ye have not hearkened thereunto. Have ⲅⲉ not heard“ye have not hearkened thereunto. Have ⲅⲉ not heard“ye have not hearkened thereunto. Have ge not heard
1562“what Defell the man who dared to go into the feast in“what Defell the man who dared to go into the feast in“what Defell the man who dared to go into the feast in
1563“unclean garments like unto your own? It is written that“unclean garments like unto your own? It is written that“unclean garments like unto your own? It is written that
1564“Ile made them bind him hand and foot and cast him“Ile made them bind him hand and foot and cast him“Ile made them bind him hand and foot and cast him
1565“into outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing“into outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing“into outer darkness, where there is weeping and gnashing
1566“of ⲉⲉ(«of ⲉⲉ(«of ee(
1567And now, O beloved, let me lead you through into theAnd now, O beloved, let me lead you through into theAnd now, O beloved, let me lead you through into the
1568outer chamber, and sit ye down for a little, so that whenouter chamber, and sit ye down for a little, so that whenouter chamber, and sit ye down for a little, so that when
1569God the King shall have come in with Michacl is chiefGod the King shall have come in with Michacl is chiefGod the King shall have come in with Michacl is chief
1570captain, Michael may ⲉⲡⲓⲅⲥⲁ him to show mercy untocaptain, Michael may ⲉⲡⲓⲅⲥⲁ him to show mercy untocaptain, Michael may epiġsa him to show mercy unto
1571you, and to the other suppliants, and to those who sit atyou, and to the other suppliants, and to those who sit atyou, and to the other suppliants, and to those who sit at
1572the gate; for the Archangel whose festival ye keep thisthe gate; for the Archangel whose festival ye keep thisthe gate; for the Archangel whose festival ye keep this
1573day 1s compassionate, and will not forsake you. ndday 1s compassionate, and will not forsake you. ndday 1s compassionate, and will not forsake you. nd
1574strengthen your hearts and souls, and I will entreat himstrengthen your hearts and souls, and I will entreat himstrengthen your hearts and souls, and I will entreat him
1575not to take vengeance upon you during this festival lestnot to take vengeance upon you during this festival lestnot to take vengeance upon you during this festival lest
1576ye bring suffering upon yourselves here. Briefly then Iye bring suffering upon yourselves here. Briefly then Iye bring suffering upon yourselves here. Briefly then I
1577have shown you and ye know, O beloved, that the ob-have shown you and ye know, O beloved, that the ob-have shown you and ye know, O beloved, that the ob-
1578jections which I have brought before you, and especiallyjections which I have brought before you, and especiallyjections which I have brought before you, and especially
1579the things which have been spoken by ourselves, are madethe things which have been spoken by ourselves, are madethe things which have been spoken by ourselves, are made
1580by men like unto ourselves, and not by God. But perhapsby men like unto ourselves, and not by God. But perhapsby men like unto ourselves, and not by God. But perhaps
1581some one will say to me, “What are unclean, or whatsome one will say to me, “What are unclean, or whatsome one will say to me, “What are unclean, or what
1582“arc beautiful garments? [ⲣ. 22] What is the beautifying“arc beautiful garments? [ⲣ. 22] What is the beautifying“arc beautiful garments? [r. 22] What is the beautifying
1583“of the body? Is there any hypocrisy with God, or doth“of the body? Is there any hypocrisy with God, or doth“of the body? Is there any hypocrisy with God, or doth
1584“Ile love the rich more than the poor man? Cannot 1“Ile love the rich more than the poor man? Cannot 1“Ile love the rich more than the poor man? Cannot 1
1585“of my own will become poor, or if I desire cannot I be-“of my own will become poor, or if I desire cannot I be-“of my own will become poor, or if I desire cannot I be-
1586“come rich, and if any man wish it can he not become of“come rich, and if any man wish it can he not become of“come rich, and if any man wish it can he not become of
1587© St. Matthew xxii. 1—1..© St. Matthew xxii. 1—1..© St. Matthew xxii. 1—1..
1588ipipip
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1590“no account?” God forbid that it should be thus. God“no account?” God forbid that it should be thus. God“no account?” God forbid that it should be thus. God
1591is no hypocrite, neither doth He love the rich man moreis no hypocrite, neither doth He love the rich man moreis no hypocrite, neither doth He love the rich man more
1592than the poor man; God forbid! But I will show youthan the poor man; God forbid! But I will show youthan the poor man; God forbid! But I will show you
1593what is the beautiful apparel which ye must put on if yewhat is the beautiful apparel which ye must put on if yewhat is the beautiful apparel which ye must put on if ye
1594wish to ϩⲟ into the feast of Michael. “Anoint thy headwish to ϩⲟ into the feast of Michael. “Anoint thy headwish to ho into the feast of Michael. “Anoint thy head
1595“with oil, and wash thy face,”* the interpretation of which“with oil, and wash thy face,”* the interpretation of which“with oil, and wash thy face,”* the interpretation of which
1596is that thou must cast forth from thee all evil deeds, andis that thou must cast forth from thee all evil deeds, andis that thou must cast forth from thee all evil deeds, and
1597keep the festival with the holy Archangel Michael. Andkeep the festival with the holy Archangel Michael. Andkeep the festival with the holy Archangel Michael. And
1598when they bid thee to the feast of Michael the Archangel,when they bid thee to the feast of Michael the Archangel,when they bid thee to the feast of Michael the Archangel,
1599cleanse thy heart from all evil things, and take out fromcleanse thy heart from all evil things, and take out fromcleanse thy heart from all evil things, and take out from
1600thyself every impure thought, and put on thy fine raiment,thyself every impure thought, and put on thy fine raiment,thyself every impure thought, and put on thy fine raiment,
1601and go to the church of God which is this house of prayer.and go to the church of God which is this house of prayer.and go to the church of God which is this house of prayer.
1602Drive forth from thee all fornication, and anger, and im-Drive forth from thee all fornication, and anger, and im-Drive forth from thee all fornication, and anger, and im-
1603purity, and array thyself in innocency, and peace, andpurity, and array thyself in innocency, and peace, andpurity, and array thyself in innocency, and peace, and
1604truth, and enter into His courts with joy, and rejoice withtruth, and enter into His courts with joy, and rejoice withtruth, and enter into His courts with joy, and rejoice with
1605the Archangel Michael. And when they bid thee to thethe Archangel Michael. And when they bid thee to thethe Archangel Michael. And when they bid thee to the
1606marriage chamber of the true King and of Ilis chiefmarriage chamber of the true King and of Ilis chiefmarriage chamber of the true King and of Ilis chief
1607captain, let thy alms and thy charities open the doorcaptain, let thy alms and thy charities open the doorcaptain, let thy alms and thy charities open the door
1608thereof for thee, and whatsoever thou shalt give to | lim,thereof for thee, and whatsoever thou shalt give to | lim,thereof for thee, and whatsoever thou shalt give to | lim,
1609|p. 23] verily thou shalt find it upon the table before thee.|p. 23] verily thou shalt find it upon the table before thee.|p. 23] verily thou shalt find it upon the table before thee.
1610If thou wouldst glorify the Archangel Michael, the chief cap-If thou wouldst glorify the Archangel Michael, the chief cap-If thou wouldst glorify the Archangel Michael, the chief cap-
1611tain of the true King, send the widows and orphans forthtain of the true King, send the widows and orphans forthtain of the true King, send the widows and orphans forth
1612from thee with their faces bright and full of joy, andfrom thee with their faces bright and full of joy, andfrom thee with their faces bright and full of joy, and
1613with their bodies clothed with the measure of thy power;with their bodies clothed with the measure of thy power;with their bodies clothed with the measure of thy power;
1614I say unto thee that thy sacrifice shall be accepted beforeI say unto thee that thy sacrifice shall be accepted beforeI say unto thee that thy sacrifice shall be accepted before
1615God and before His holy Archangel Michael, and thouGod and before His holy Archangel Michael, and thouGod and before His holy Archangel Michael, and thou
1616thyself shalt be gratified. Receive the stranger on histhyself shalt be gratified. Receive the stranger on histhyself shalt be gratified. Receive the stranger on his
1617holy festival, and show mercy unto him, and the \rch-holy festival, and show mercy unto him, and the \rch-holy festival, and show mercy unto him, and the \rch-
1618angel Michael will have mercy upon thee, and will receiveangel Michael will have mercy upon thee, and will receiveangel Michael will have mercy upon thee, and will receive
1619thee joyfully, and will carry thee into the court of thethee joyfully, and will carry thee into the court of thethee joyfully, and will carry thee into the court of the
1620* St. Matthew vi. 17.* St. Matthew vi. 17.* St. Matthew vi. 17.
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1622King with joy, and thy face shall be light. If any manKing with joy, and thy face shall be light. If any manKing with joy, and thy face shall be light. If any man
1623ask anything at thy hand on the day of the Archangelask anything at thy hand on the day of the Archangelask anything at thy hand on the day of the Archangel
1624Michael delay not to give it to him. For I say untoMichael delay not to give it to him. For I say untoMichael delay not to give it to him. For I say unto
1625thee, O beloved, that whatsoever a man giveth, Michaelthee, O beloved, that whatsoever a man giveth, Michaelthee, O beloved, that whatsoever a man giveth, Michael
1626taketh it from his hand and carrieth it up to God; hetaketh it from his hand and carrieth it up to God; hetaketh it from his hand and carrieth it up to God; he
1627will give it back to thee twofold upon earth, and God willwill give it back to thee twofold upon earth, and God willwill give it back to thee twofold upon earth, and God will
1628show mercy unto thee in His kingdom, for “charity makethshow mercy unto thee in His kingdom, for “charity makethshow mercy unto thee in His kingdom, for “charity maketh
1629“man to be praised in judgment” Ngain it is written,“man to be praised in judgment” Ngain it is written,“man to be praised in judgment” Ngain it is written,
1630“Be merciful. that [men] may be merciful to you” And“Be merciful. that [men] may be merciful to you” And“Be merciful. that [men] may be merciful to you” And
1631if thou shalt keep the festival of the Archangel Michaclif thou shalt keep the festival of the Archangel Michaclif thou shalt keep the festival of the Archangel Michacl
1632every month —now the twelfth day is the day of hisevery month —now the twelfth day is the day of hisevery month —now the twelfth day is the day of his
1633commemoration—and art mindful of gifts for him withcommemoration—and art mindful of gifts for him withcommemoration—and art mindful of gifts for him with
1634joy according to thy power, the Archangel himself willjoy according to thy power, the Archangel himself willjoy according to thy power, the Archangel himself will
1635pray to God for thee at all times, |p. 24] that Tle maypray to God for thee at all times, |p. 24] that Tle maypray to God for thee at all times, |p. 24] that Tle may
1636Dless thee [by grantingDless thee [by grantingDless thee [by granting
1637all thy petitions according to theall thy petitions according to theall thy petitions according to the
1638measure of thy remembrance [of Tlim|. But perhaps, Omeasure of thy remembrance [of Tlim|. But perhaps, Omeasure of thy remembrance [of Tlim|. But perhaps, O
1639beloved, thou wouldst say unto me, “If 1 give alms orbeloved, thou wouldst say unto me, “If 1 give alms orbeloved, thou wouldst say unto me, “If 1 give alms or
1640“gifts, | give them to thee in the name of God; Michael“gifts, | give them to thee in the name of God; Michael“gifts, | give them to thee in the name of God; Michael
1641“1s not God that sacrifices should be offered unto him.”“1s not God that sacrifices should be offered unto him.”“1s not God that sacrifices should be offered unto him.”
1642On this 1 make answer, Verily thou hast well spoken,On this 1 make answer, Verily thou hast well spoken,On this 1 make answer, Verily thou hast well spoken,
1643O man upright in the belief of God; but hearken and IO man upright in the belief of God; but hearken and IO man upright in the belief of God; but hearken and I
1644will show thee. Is there not set over the country awill show thee. Is there not set over the country awill show thee. Is there not set over the country a
1645governor in whose hands are all the companies of soldiersgovernor in whose hands are all the companies of soldiersgovernor in whose hands are all the companies of soldiers
1646and all the army, in which thou findest one man of higherand all the army, in which thou findest one man of higherand all the army, in which thou findest one man of higher
1647rank than another, but is not the governor higher thanrank than another, but is not the governor higher thanrank than another, but is not the governor higher than
1648they all> Now although the governor may establish athey all> Now although the governor may establish athey all> Now although the governor may establish a
1649friendship between himself and one of the army, and mayfriendship between himself and one of the army, and mayfriendship between himself and one of the army, and may
1650bestow great honours upon him, he doth not act thusbestow great honours upon him, he doth not act thusbestow great honours upon him, he doth not act thus
1651with all the company in which his friend serveth, but hewith all the company in which his friend serveth, but hewith all the company in which his friend serveth, but he
1652acteth thus because he knoweth that the company inacteth thus because he knoweth that the company inacteth thus because he knoweth that the company in
1653+ St. Matthew v. 7 (3).+ St. Matthew v. 7 (3).+ St. Matthew v. 7 (3).
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1655which his friend is stationed is many in number. Andwhich his friend is stationed is many in number. Andwhich his friend is stationed is many in number. And
1656this friend is at all times near the ¢overnor, who is ablethis friend is at all times near the ¢overnor, who is ablethis friend is at all times near the ¢overnor, who is able
1657to deliver him from all the many trials of this worldto deliver him from all the many trials of this worldto deliver him from all the many trials of this world
1658which is full of trouble and affliction, and he findethwhich is full of trouble and affliction, and he findethwhich is full of trouble and affliction, and he findeth
1659freedom of speech before him after the manner of afreedom of speech before him after the manner of afreedom of speech before him after the manner of a
1660noble, and thus the rest of the company findeth favournoble, and thus the rest of the company findeth favournoble, and thus the rest of the company findeth favour
1661in the sight of the governor by reason of him. Andin the sight of the governor by reason of him. Andin the sight of the governor by reason of him. And
1662likewise every one who doeth alms or giveth a giftlikewise every one who doeth alms or giveth a giftlikewise every one who doeth alms or giveth a gift
1663in the name of the Archangel Michael, receiveth his ¢iftin the name of the Archangel Michael, receiveth his ¢iftin the name of the Archangel Michael, receiveth his ¢ift
1664and carrieth it to God, as Christ our God in truth said,and carrieth it to God, as Christ our God in truth said,and carrieth it to God, as Christ our God in truth said,
1665“|p. 25] Whosoever receiveth a prophet in the name of a pro-“|p. 25] Whosoever receiveth a prophet in the name of a pro-“|p. 25] Whosoever receiveth a prophet in the name of a pro-
1666“phet shall receive the reward of a prophet; and whosoever“phet shall receive the reward of a prophet; and whosoever“phet shall receive the reward of a prophet; and whosoever
1667“shall reccive a righteous man in the name of a righteous“shall reccive a righteous man in the name of a righteous“shall reccive a righteous man in the name of a righteous
1668“man shall receive the reward of a righteous man. And“man shall receive the reward of a righteous man. And“man shall receive the reward of a righteous man. And
1669“whosoever shall give you a cup of cold water in my“whosoever shall give you a cup of cold water in my“whosoever shall give you a cup of cold water in my
1670“name” —and ye are Christ's—“verily I say unto you that“name” —and ye are Christ's—“verily I say unto you that“name” —and ye are Christ's—“verily I say unto you that
1671“his reward shall not perish.”“his reward shall not perish.”“his reward shall not perish.”
1672God in the name of His holy Archangel Michael, or anyGod in the name of His holy Archangel Michael, or anyGod in the name of His holy Archangel Michael, or any
1673If thou bringest a gift untoIf thou bringest a gift untoIf thou bringest a gift unto
1674alms or charity, whether it be great or whether it bealms or charity, whether it be great or whether it bealms or charity, whether it be great or whether it be
1675little, on the festival of Michacl—Dbe not thou halting be-little, on the festival of Michacl—Dbe not thou halting be-little, on the festival of Michacl—Dbe not thou halting be-
1676tween two opinions in the matter, lest thou thyself shalttween two opinions in the matter, lest thou thyself shalttween two opinions in the matter, lest thou thyself shalt
1677cause thy labour to be in vain, but believe wholly andcause thy labour to be in vain, but believe wholly andcause thy labour to be in vain, but believe wholly and
1678firmly without any stumblingblock-—the Archangel Michaclfirmly without any stumblingblock-—the Archangel Michaclfirmly without any stumblingblock-—the Archangel Michacl
1679will receive it and bring it before God, and its savourwill receive it and bring it before God, and its savourwill receive it and bring it before God, and its savour
1680will be like the smell of incense, and he will take counselwill be like the smell of incense, and he will take counselwill be like the smell of incense, and he will take counsel
1681for them that great good things be prepared for them,for them that great good things be prepared for them,for them that great good things be prepared for them,
1682and he will take them from the hand of God to deliverand he will take them from the hand of God to deliverand he will take them from the hand of God to deliver
1683them from everlasting punishment. And now would yethem from everlasting punishment. And now would yethem from everlasting punishment. And now would ye
1684know what things God willknow what things God willknow what things God will
1685bring sacrifices, and charities, and alms to give to Ilimbring sacrifices, and charities, and alms to give to Ilimbring sacrifices, and charities, and alms to give to Ilim
1686ve in return to those whove in return to those whove in return to those who
1687ⲓ. Matthew x. 41, 42.ⲓ. Matthew x. 41, 42.i. Matthew x. 41, 42.
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1689tototo
16909)9)9)
1691in the name of the holy Archangel Michael —ye mustin the name of the holy Archangel Michael —ye mustin the name of the holy Archangel Michael —ye must
1692know also that Ile will minister unto them in this world,know also that Ile will minister unto them in this world,know also that Ile will minister unto them in this world,
1693and that when they are removed from this life He willand that when they are removed from this life He willand that when they are removed from this life He will
1694receive them unto Iimself in the mansions of His king-receive them unto Iimself in the mansions of His king-receive them unto Iimself in the mansions of His king-
1695dom —listen then, and 1 will tell you concerning thisdom —listen then, and 1 will tell you concerning thisdom —listen then, and 1 will tell you concerning this
1696mighty power (7) that ye may glorify |p. 26] the God ofmighty power (7) that ye may glorify |p. 26] the God ofmighty power (7) that ye may glorify |p. 26] the God of
1697the holy Archangel Michael.the holy Archangel Michael.the holy Archangel Michael.
1698There was a righteous and God-loving man in theThere was a righteous and God-loving man in theThere was a righteous and God-loving man in the
1699city of ⲉⲛⲁⲡⲟ whose name was Dorotheos, and he lovedcity of ⲉⲛⲁⲡⲟ whose name was Dorotheos, and he lovedcity of enapo whose name was Dorotheos, and he loved
1700to give alms and charities, and this man had as his help-to give alms and charities, and this man had as his help-to give alms and charities, and this man had as his help-
1701meet a woman called Theopisthe, who was as pious andmeet a woman called Theopisthe, who was as pious andmeet a woman called Theopisthe, who was as pious and
1702as perfect in mercy and charity as her husband: and theseas perfect in mercy and charity as her husband: and theseas perfect in mercy and charity as her husband: and these
1703people had given great gifts in the name of the God ofpeople had given great gifts in the name of the God ofpeople had given great gifts in the name of the God of
1704the holy Archangel Michael from the time when theythe holy Archangel Michael from the time when theythe holy Archangel Michael from the time when they
1705had first come together. And they were both young, andhad first come together. And they were both young, andhad first come together. And they were both young, and
1706the parents of both had left them a goodly inheritance,the parents of both had left them a goodly inheritance,the parents of both had left them a goodly inheritance,
1707and they were very rich, and they had many possessions,and they were very rich, and they had many possessions,and they were very rich, and they had many possessions,
1708and much wealth, and sheep, and oxen, and cattle, andand much wealth, and sheep, and oxen, and cattle, andand much wealth, and sheep, and oxen, and cattle, and
1709other goods of this world. And these two people hadother goods of this world. And these two people hadother goods of this world. And these two people had
1710coreat love for God, and for Ilis holy Archangel Michael,coreat love for God, and for Ilis holy Archangel Michael,coreat love for God, and for Ilis holy Archangel Michael,
1711and when the twelfth day of the month drew nigh theyand when the twelfth day of the month drew nigh theyand when the twelfth day of the month drew nigh they
1712were wont to be careful for it. and to make ready offeringswere wont to be careful for it. and to make ready offeringswere wont to be careful for it. and to make ready offerings
1713from the morning of the eleventh day of the month; andfrom the morning of the eleventh day of the month; andfrom the morning of the eleventh day of the month; and
1714they sent with great zeal and without sparing gifts andthey sent with great zeal and without sparing gifts andthey sent with great zeal and without sparing gifts and
1715wine to the church of the holy Nrchangel Michael. Afterwine to the church of the holy Nrchangel Michael. Afterwine to the church of the holy Nrchangel Michael. After
1716this they were wont to slay sheep, and to devote them-this they were wont to slay sheep, and to devote them-this they were wont to slay sheep, and to devote them-
1717selves to the preparation of the food and gifts whichselves to the preparation of the food and gifts whichselves to the preparation of the food and gifts which
1718were needed for the wants of the people. And after theywere needed for the wants of the people. And after theywere needed for the wants of the people. And after they
1719had received the life-giving Mysteries on the twelfth dayhad received the life-giving Mysteries on the twelfth dayhad received the life-giving Mysteries on the twelfth day
1720of the month, [ⲣ. 27| they gathered together every oneof the month, [ⲣ. 27| they gathered together every oneof the month, [r. 27| they gathered together every one
1721to partake of the food, the blind, and the deaf, and theto partake of the food, the blind, and the deaf, and theto partake of the food, the blind, and the deaf, and the
1722destitute, and the orphans, and widows, and strangers,destitute, and the orphans, and widows, and strangers,destitute, and the orphans, and widows, and strangers,
1723Cy ——Cy ——Cy ——
1724ⲛ ———ⲛ ———n ———
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1726and they stood up and ministered unto them with greatand they stood up and ministered unto them with greatand they stood up and ministered unto them with great
1727enjoyment of soul, and joy of spirit, and ¢ladness of heart,enjoyment of soul, and joy of spirit, and ¢ladness of heart,enjoyment of soul, and joy of spirit, and ¢ladness of heart,
1728until they had eaten their fill; then they brought to themuntil they had eaten their fill; then they brought to themuntil they had eaten their fill; then they brought to them
1729choice wine and drew for them until they had drunk theirchoice wine and drew for them until they had drunk theirchoice wine and drew for them until they had drunk their
1730fll, and they anointed their heads with fine oil, saying,fll, and they anointed their heads with fine oil, saying,fll, and they anointed their heads with fine oil, saying,
1731“Go in peace, O beloved brethren; we have been ac-“Go in peace, O beloved brethren; we have been ac-“Go in peace, O beloved brethren; we have been ac-
1732“counted worthy of great honour this day in that your“counted worthy of great honour this day in that your“counted worthy of great honour this day in that your
1733“holy fect have entered into the house of your servants.”“holy fect have entered into the house of your servants.”“holy fect have entered into the house of your servants.”
1734And thus Dorotheos and Theopisthe continued to do onAnd thus Dorotheos and Theopisthe continued to do onAnd thus Dorotheos and Theopisthe continued to do on
1735the twelfth day of cach month, and at length the famethe twelfth day of cach month, and at length the famethe twelfth day of cach month, and at length the fame
1736of their goodness reached unto every place in all theof their goodness reached unto every place in all theof their goodness reached unto every place in all the
1737land of Egypt, and multitudes of people honoured themland of Egypt, and multitudes of people honoured themland of Egypt, and multitudes of people honoured them
1738by reason of the glory of their good works, and glorifiedby reason of the glory of their good works, and glorifiedby reason of the glory of their good works, and glorified
1739God Who had created them, and praised and blessedGod Who had created them, and praised and blessedGod Who had created them, and praised and blessed
1740their parents who had begotten them, and all men ascribedtheir parents who had begotten them, and all men ascribedtheir parents who had begotten them, and all men ascribed
1741honour to them by reason of the noble deeds which theyhonour to them by reason of the noble deeds which theyhonour to them by reason of the noble deeds which they
1742manifested in the name of the God of Michael. And theymanifested in the name of the God of Michael. And theymanifested in the name of the God of Michael. And they
1743fled from vain-glory, for their hope was strong in Godfled from vain-glory, for their hope was strong in Godfled from vain-glory, for their hope was strong in God
1744and in the Archangel Michael.and in the Archangel Michael.and in the Archangel Michael.
1745And it came to pass that after they had continued toAnd it came to pass that after they had continued toAnd it came to pass that after they had continued to
1746do thus for a long time God commanded the heavens todo thus for a long time God commanded the heavens todo thus for a long time God commanded the heavens to
1747pour no rain upon the earth for three years, by reasonpour no rain upon the earth for three years, by reasonpour no rain upon the earth for three years, by reason
1748of the |p. 28] sins of the children of men, and the whole landof the |p. 28] sins of the children of men, and the whole landof the |p. 28] sins of the children of men, and the whole land
1749of Egypt and all those that were therein were troubledof Egypt and all those that were therein were troubledof Egypt and all those that were therein were troubled
1750because of their sufferings by thirst and by the destructionbecause of their sufferings by thirst and by the destructionbecause of their sufferings by thirst and by the destruction
1751of food, as it is written, “Then the multitude came toof food, as it is written, “Then the multitude came toof food, as it is written, “Then the multitude came to
1752“an end and died, and the cattle perished with them.”“an end and died, and the cattle perished with them.”“an end and died, and the cattle perished with them.”
1753And moreover, the waters of Gihon (Nile) did not rise,And moreover, the waters of Gihon (Nile) did not rise,And moreover, the waters of Gihon (Nile) did not rise,
1754and no rain fell upon the earth for a space of three wholeand no rain fell upon the earth for a space of three wholeand no rain fell upon the earth for a space of three whole
1755years. Now this holy man Dorotheos and his wife didyears. Now this holy man Dorotheos and his wife didyears. Now this holy man Dorotheos and his wife did
1756not cease to do according to their wont every month,not cease to do according to their wont every month,not cease to do according to their wont every month,
1757and they prayed to God and to Tlis Archangel Michael,and they prayed to God and to Tlis Archangel Michael,and they prayed to God and to Tlis Archangel Michael,
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1759saying, Ⲟ God of Michael, take not away from us Thysaying, Ⲟ God of Michael, take not away from us Thysaying, O God of Michael, take not away from us Thy
1760“gifts and charities, for we are Thy servants.” And as“gifts and charities, for we are Thy servants.” And as“gifts and charities, for we are Thy servants.” And as
1761they continued to do these things ill-luck fell upon them,they continued to do these things ill-luck fell upon them,they continued to do these things ill-luck fell upon them,
1762and multitudes of their cattle perished. Now when twoand multitudes of their cattle perished. Now when twoand multitudes of their cattle perished. Now when two
1763years of the famine were ended and the third was drawingyears of the famine were ended and the third was drawingyears of the famine were ended and the third was drawing
1764nigh. everything which they had had come to an end, andnigh. everything which they had had come to an end, andnigh. everything which they had had come to an end, and
1765at length of the very few beasts which they had leftat length of the very few beasts which they had leftat length of the very few beasts which they had left
1766all died except one sheep. Then the pious man said toall died except one sheep. Then the pious man said toall died except one sheep. Then the pious man said to
1767his blessed wife, »O my sister, thou knowest that to-dayhis blessed wife, »O my sister, thou knowest that to-dayhis blessed wife, »O my sister, thou knowest that to-day
1768wis the eleventh day of Paopi’, and that to-morrow is thewis the eleventh day of Paopi’, and that to-morrow is thewis the eleventh day of Paopi’, and that to-morrow is the
1769“festival of the holy Archangel Michael. Let us be careful“festival of the holy Archangel Michael. Let us be careful“festival of the holy Archangel Michael. Let us be careful
1770“for the gift which we arc wont to give to the steward,“for the gift which we arc wont to give to the steward,“for the gift which we arc wont to give to the steward,
1771“and let us slay this one sheep that we may make it“and let us slay this one sheep that we may make it“and let us slay this one sheep that we may make it
1772“ready for the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. 1f“ready for the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. 1f“ready for the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. 1f
1773swe die we belong to God, and if we live we are alsoswe die we belong to God, and if we live we are alsoswe die we belong to God, and if we live we are also
1774“ITis; |p. 29] blessed be the name of God for ever” His“ITis; |p. 29] blessed be the name of God for ever” His“ITis; |p. 29] blessed be the name of God for ever” His
1775wife saith to him, “As God liveth, O my brother, thiswife saith to him, “As God liveth, O my brother, thiswife saith to him, “As God liveth, O my brother, this
1776scare hath been in my mind since yesterday, but I couldscare hath been in my mind since yesterday, but I couldscare hath been in my mind since yesterday, but I could
1777“find no occasion to ask thee concerning it, for I know“find no occasion to ask thee concerning it, for I know“find no occasion to ask thee concerning it, for I know
1778“what hath happened to thee: but © rejoice greatly that“what hath happened to thee: but © rejoice greatly that“what hath happened to thee: but © rejoice greatly that
1779“thou hast not ϭⲟⲅϭⲟ ⲥⲛ the ⲟⲓ for God, and Ϥⲟ thou,“thou hast not ϭⲟⲅϭⲟ ⲥⲛ the ⲟⲓ for God, and Ϥⲟ thou,“thou hast not ċoġċo sn the oi for God, and Fo thou,
1780«0 my brother, even as thou hast said” And when the«0 my brother, even as thou hast said” And when the«0 my brother, even as thou hast said” And when the
1781morning of the twelfth day of Paopi had come they rosemorning of the twelfth day of Paopi had come they rosemorning of the twelfth day of Paopi had come they rose
1782up carly at dawn, and performed all their ministration,up carly at dawn, and performed all their ministration,up carly at dawn, and performed all their ministration,
1783ororor
1784~~~
1785and they omitted nothing which they were wont to doand they omitted nothing which they were wont to doand they omitted nothing which they were wont to do
1786in the time of their wealth; and there was left to themin the time of their wealth; and there was left to themin the time of their wealth; and there was left to them
1787nothing except a little oil and a little wine, and also theynothing except a little oil and a little wine, and also theynothing except a little oil and a little wine, and also they
1788had no garments at all except those in which they werehad no garments at all except those in which they werehad no garments at all except those in which they were
1789wont to receive the Itucharist. Nevertheless at this timewont to receive the Itucharist. Nevertheless at this timewont to receive the Itucharist. Nevertheless at this time
1790they blessed God and the holy Archangel Michael, andthey blessed God and the holy Archangel Michael, andthey blessed God and the holy Archangel Michael, and
1791t /. ¢., the 8th of October.t /. ¢., the 8th of October.t /. ¢., the 8th of October.
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1793they hymned and praised Him day and night with floodsthey hymned and praised Him day and night with floodsthey hymned and praised Him day and night with floods
1794of tears, saying, “O God Jesus Christ, help us. O thouof tears, saying, “O God Jesus Christ, help us. O thouof tears, saying, “O God Jesus Christ, help us. O thou
1795“Archangel Michael, pray to God for us that He may“Archangel Michael, pray to God for us that He may“Archangel Michael, pray to God for us that He may
1796“open to us the hand of [lis merey and blessing, lest the“open to us the hand of [lis merey and blessing, lest the“open to us the hand of [lis merey and blessing, lest the
1797“hope of thy offering and gift which we bring to God“hope of thy offering and gift which we bring to God“hope of thy offering and gift which we bring to God
1798“in thy holy name, O Archangel Michael, perish from our“in thy holy name, O Archangel Michael, perish from our“in thy holy name, O Archangel Michael, perish from our
1799“hands. Thou knowest our hearts and our love towards“hands. Thou knowest our hearts and our love towards“hands. Thou knowest our hearts and our love towards
1800“thee. We have no helper besides thee, for thou |p- 30] hast“thee. We have no helper besides thee, for thou |p- 30] hast“thee. We have no helper besides thee, for thou |p- 30] hast
1801“been our helper from our youth up, and thou hast been“been our helper from our youth up, and thou hast been“been our helper from our youth up, and thou hast been
1802“an ambassador for us before God our Saviour. And now“an ambassador for us before God our Saviour. And now“an ambassador for us before God our Saviour. And now
1803“we beseech thee, O kind guardian, holy Archangel, if it“we beseech thee, O kind guardian, holy Archangel, if it“we beseech thee, O kind guardian, holy Archangel, if it
1804“be meet that after all the oaths which we have sworn“be meet that after all the oaths which we have sworn“be meet that after all the oaths which we have sworn
1805“with God and with thee, this great affliction should over-“with God and with thee, this great affliction should over-“with God and with thee, this great affliction should over-
1806“take us at the end of our lives and we must cease from“take us at the end of our lives and we must cease from“take us at the end of our lives and we must cease from
1807“thy gift and alms to thee, let thy goodness prevent us“thy gift and alms to thee, let thy goodness prevent us“thy gift and alms to thee, let thy goodness prevent us
1808“and do thou entreat God to show great mercy unto us,“and do thou entreat God to show great mercy unto us,“and do thou entreat God to show great mercy unto us,
1809and to remove us from this vain life like all our fathers—and to remove us from this vain life like all our fathers—and to remove us from this vain life like all our fathers—
1810“for behold, O our helper, thou seest what things have“for behold, O our helper, thou seest what things have“for behold, O our helper, thou seest what things have
1811“befallen us for our sins’ sake, and it is good for us to“befallen us for our sins’ sake, and it is good for us to“befallen us for our sins’ sake, and it is good for us to
1812“dic, for the death of every man is better than life without“dic, for the death of every man is better than life without“dic, for the death of every man is better than life without
1813“good fruit—Ilest if this affliction continueth with us we“good fruit—Ilest if this affliction continueth with us we“good fruit—Ilest if this affliction continueth with us we
1814“forget thy gift and thy charity which we have offered“forget thy gift and thy charity which we have offered“forget thy gift and thy charity which we have offered
1815“unto God and to thee, for poverty produceth multitudes“unto God and to thee, for poverty produceth multitudes“unto God and to thee, for poverty produceth multitudes
1816“of evils, which bring on death and make men to become“of evils, which bring on death and make men to become“of evils, which bring on death and make men to become
1817“doers of what is amiss. Ⲁⲛ now, O Archangel Michael,“doers of what is amiss. Ⲁⲛ now, O Archangel Michael,“doers of what is amiss. An now, O Archangel Michael,
1818“we have shown forth our weakness before thee, foroet“we have shown forth our weakness before thee, foroet“we have shown forth our weakness before thee, foroet
1819“us not because of our sins, but do unto us as it is written,“us not because of our sins, but do unto us as it is written,“us not because of our sins, but do unto us as it is written,
1820“The angel of God encampeth round about every one“The angel of God encampeth round about every one“The angel of God encampeth round about every one
1821"that feareth Him, and delivereth ⲉ And David saith"that feareth Him, and delivereth ⲉ And David saith"that feareth Him, and delivereth e And David saith
1822“concerning the peoples, |p. 31] ‘God feedeth them in their“concerning the peoples, |p. 31] ‘God feedeth them in their“concerning the peoples, |p. 31] ‘God feedeth them in their
1823t Psalm xxiv. 7.t Psalm xxiv. 7.t Psalm xxiv. 7.
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1825“hunger. and he saith also, “The righteous man sceketh“hunger. and he saith also, “The righteous man sceketh“hunger. and he saith also, “The righteous man sceketh
1826ⲥⲟⲅ bread all the day, but God is merciful and givethⲥⲟⲅ bread all the day, but God is merciful and givethsoġ bread all the day, but God is merciful and giveth
1827it to him. And now, O our helper. thou holy Archangelit to him. And now, O our helper. thou holy Archangelit to him. And now, O our helper. thou holy Archangel
1828“Michael. thou scest all the matters of thy servants and“Michael. thou scest all the matters of thy servants and“Michael. thou scest all the matters of thy servants and
1829“there is nothing more left for us to say except, ⲉ are“there is nothing more left for us to say except, ⲉ are“there is nothing more left for us to say except, e are
1830willing and ready to dic’. ⲠⲉⲒⲣ us, O God our Saviour,willing and ready to dic’. ⲠⲉⲒⲣ us, O God our Saviour,willing and ready to dic’. PeIr us, O God our Saviour,
1831cand we utter these words blessing God, “God hath givencand we utter these words blessing God, “God hath givencand we utter these words blessing God, “God hath given
1832cand God hath taken away; may God's will be done,cand God hath taken away; may God's will be done,cand God hath taken away; may God's will be done,
1833“and may God's name be blessed for ever. Amen“and may God's name be blessed for ever. Amen“and may God's name be blessed for ever. Amen
1834And these and such like words did the righteousAnd these and such like words did the righteousAnd these and such like words did the righteous
1835man and his wife say from the twelfth day of Paopi. andman and his wife say from the twelfth day of Paopi. andman and his wife say from the twelfth day of Paopi. and
1836they continued to entreat the God of Michael until thethey continued to entreat the God of Michael until thethey continued to entreat the God of Michael until the
1837ninth hour of the cleventh day of the month thor, theninth hour of the cleventh day of the month thor, theninth hour of the cleventh day of the month thor, the
1838morrow of which, that is to say the twelfth day. wasmorrow of which, that is to say the twelfth day. wasmorrow of which, that is to say the twelfth day. was
1839the great day? of the festival of the holy Archangelthe great day? of the festival of the holy Archangelthe great day? of the festival of the holy Archangel
1840Michael, just as we are gathered together one with an-Michael, just as we are gathered together one with an-Michael, just as we are gathered together one with an-
1841other to celebrate his festival this day.other to celebrate his festival this day.other to celebrate his festival this day.
1842Now when the time for the customary monthly ⲣⲓⲥ-Now when the time for the customary monthly ⲣⲓⲥ-Now when the time for the customary monthly ris-
1843paration of the holy sacritice had arrived, that is to sayparation of the holy sacritice had arrived, that is to sayparation of the holy sacritice had arrived, that is to say
1844the evening of the eleventh day. which is the night beforethe evening of the eleventh day. which is the night beforethe evening of the eleventh day. which is the night before
1845the twelfth day, the truly believing man Dorotheos beganthe twelfth day, the truly believing man Dorotheos beganthe twelfth day, the truly believing man Dorotheos began
1846to say to his pious wife, ⲡⲩ sister, what canst thouto say to his pious wife, ⲡⲩ sister, what canst thouto say to his pious wife, pi sister, what canst thou
1847Ϥⲟ by sitting down? Knowest thou not that to-morrowϤⲟ by sitting down? Knowest thou not that to-morrowFo by sitting down? Knowest thou not that to-morrow
1848“is the festival? Forget not the good gift. and let not“is the festival? Forget not the good gift. and let not“is the festival? Forget not the good gift. and let not
1849“the olorious commemoration of the Nrchangel Michael,“the olorious commemoration of the Nrchangel Michael,“the olorious commemoration of the Nrchangel Michael,
1850“which is pleasant to thy heart be |p. 32] burdensome to thee.“which is pleasant to thy heart be |p. 32] burdensome to thee.“which is pleasant to thy heart be |p. 32] burdensome to thee.
1851“O my sister, lest thou be deprived of the hope in God,“O my sister, lest thou be deprived of the hope in God,“O my sister, lest thou be deprived of the hope in God,
1852“for it is He who showeth erace to us in everything”“for it is He who showeth erace to us in everything”“for it is He who showeth erace to us in everything”
1853And that blessed woman said, ⲗⲉ dost thou agreeAnd that blessed woman said, ⲗⲉ dost thou agreeAnd that blessed woman said, le dost thou agree
1854© Compare Psalm xxxiv. ⲟ, 10. Job i. 21.© Compare Psalm xxxiv. Ⲟ, 10. Job i. 21.© Compare Psalm xxxiv. O, 10. Job i. 21.
1855..ⲥ day of the annual commemoration...ⲥ day of the annual commemoration...s day of the annual commemoration.
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1857“with me, and well hast thou brought before ⲓⲛⲉ (he“with me, and well hast thou brought before ⲓⲛⲉ (he“with me, and well hast thou brought before ine (he
1858“delight, and joy, and riches of our soul, which is the“delight, and joy, and riches of our soul, which is the“delight, and joy, and riches of our soul, which is the
1859“glorious commemoration of the holy Archangel Michael,“glorious commemoration of the holy Archangel Michael,“glorious commemoration of the holy Archangel Michael,
1860“Verily, O my brother, from the dawn of this day until“Verily, O my brother, from the dawn of this day until“Verily, O my brother, from the dawn of this day until
1861“now, neither have floods of tears ceased to well up in“now, neither have floods of tears ceased to well up in“now, neither have floods of tears ceased to well up in
1862"my eyes nor fire to burn within me, by reason of the"my eyes nor fire to burn within me, by reason of the"my eyes nor fire to burn within me, by reason of the
1863“festival of our helper the holy Archangel Michael, And“festival of our helper the holy Archangel Michael, And“festival of our helper the holy Archangel Michael, And
1864“now, O my brother, let us sec what thou canst do. lest“now, O my brother, let us sec what thou canst do. lest“now, O my brother, let us sec what thou canst do. lest
1865“our gift come to an end, and we defraud the being to“our gift come to an end, and we defraud the being to“our gift come to an end, and we defraud the being to
1866“whom we have been accustomed to make it. Ⲗⲉ have“whom we have been accustomed to make it. Ⲗⲉ have“whom we have been accustomed to make it. Le have
1867“heard, moreover, how the great Apostle Paul said,“heard, moreover, how the great Apostle Paul said,“heard, moreover, how the great Apostle Paul said,
1868**Whosoever hath begun to do a good work let him**Whosoever hath begun to do a good work let him**Whosoever hath begun to do a good work let him
1869“complete it against the day of the manifestation of our“complete it against the day of the manifestation of our“complete it against the day of the manifestation of our
1870“God Jesus Christ’;® behold, we have begun to do a good“God Jesus Christ’;® behold, we have begun to do a good“God Jesus Christ’;® behold, we have begun to do a good
1871“work, and let us be careful to complete it". Dorotheos“work, and let us be careful to complete it". Dorotheos“work, and let us be careful to complete it". Dorotheos
1872saith to her, “What have we left. my sister? peradventuresaith to her, “What have we left. my sister? peradventuresaith to her, “What have we left. my sister? peradventure
1873“it may suffice for our need.” Theopisthe saith, “We have“it may suffice for our need.” Theopisthe saith, “We have“it may suffice for our need.” Theopisthe saith, “We have
1874“a vessel full of bread which is fit to be set before the“a vessel full of bread which is fit to be set before the“a vessel full of bread which is fit to be set before the
1875“brethren, and a little oil sufficient for the food and for“brethren, and a little oil sufficient for the food and for“brethren, and a little oil sufficient for the food and for
1876“the anointing of the heads of the brethren, but we have“the anointing of the heads of the brethren, but we have“the anointing of the heads of the brethren, but we have
1877“neither wheat nor flour.” Dorotheos saith, “Verily, my“neither wheat nor flour.” Dorotheos saith, “Verily, my“neither wheat nor flour.” Dorotheos saith, “Verily, my
1878“sister, we have these things, although we have no sheep“sister, we have these things, although we have no sheep“sister, we have these things, although we have no sheep
1879“to slay; but the will of God be done. [ⲣ. 33] God“to slay; but the will of God be done. [ⲣ. 33] God“to slay; but the will of God be done. [r. 33] God
1880“asketh from us nothing but what we have the might [to“asketh from us nothing but what we have the might [to“asketh from us nothing but what we have the might [to
1881ⲓ̃ⲩⲉ as it is written, Ⲓ will love Thee, O God, myⲓ̀ⲩⲉ as it is written, Ⲓ will love Thee, O God, myìie as it is written, I will love Thee, O God, my
1882ⲱⲥⲏ it is better that we should give a little thanⲱⲥⲏ it is better that we should give a little thanōsy it is better that we should give a little than
1883“that we should give nothing at all. And now let me“that we should give nothing at all. And now let me“that we should give nothing at all. And now let me
1884“give utterance to that which is in my heart. Behold“give utterance to that which is in my heart. Behold“give utterance to that which is in my heart. Behold
1885“cach of us still has left festal apparel. 1 will take my“cach of us still has left festal apparel. 1 will take my“cach of us still has left festal apparel. 1 will take my
1886“garments first, and will buy flour therewith for the“garments first, and will buy flour therewith for the“garments first, and will buy flour therewith for the
1887* Philippians i. 6. * Psalm xviii. ⲓ* Philippians i. 6. * Psalm xviii. Ⲓ* Philippians i. 6. * Psalm xviii. I
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1888ϥ SAINT MICITAEL THE ARCHANGEL.ϥ SAINT MICITAEL THE ARCHANGEL.f SAINT MICITAEL THE ARCHANGEL.
1889“preparation of our gift, which shall suffice for the gift“preparation of our gift, which shall suffice for the gift“preparation of our gift, which shall suffice for the gift
1890“for the people, and for the flour offerings, and when“for the people, and for the flour offerings, and when“for the people, and for the flour offerings, and when
1891“to-morrow cometh, I will take thy garments, and will“to-morrow cometh, I will take thy garments, and will“to-morrow cometh, I will take thy garments, and will
1892ⲟ and buy with them a sheep which we will slayⲟ and buy with them a sheep which we will slayo and buy with them a sheep which we will slay
1893“for this festival to-morrow, which is the great [Ⲱⲅ] of“for this festival to-morrow, which is the great [Ⲱⲅ] of“for this festival to-morrow, which is the great [Ōġ] of
1894“the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. If we find“the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. If we find“the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. If we find
1895‘[a sheep| we will eat of him, and if we find him not we‘[a sheep| we will eat of him, and if we find him not we‘[a sheep| we will eat of him, and if we find him not we
1896“will ϩⲟⲓ God: and if we die it is God Who will“will ϩⲟⲓ God: and if we die it is God Who will“will hoi God: and if we die it is God Who will
1897“receive us unto Fimself because we did not cease from“receive us unto Fimself because we did not cease from“receive us unto Fimself because we did not cease from
1898“[making| 1lis offering.” The prudent woman saith to“[making| 1lis offering.” The prudent woman saith to“[making| 1lis offering.” The prudent woman saith to
1899him, Ⲟ my brother, there are not only thy clothes andhim, Ⲟ my brother, there are not only thy clothes andhim, O my brother, there are not only thy clothes and
1900“mine, but my vail also. I would give my soul for the“mine, but my vail also. I would give my soul for the“mine, but my vail also. I would give my soul for the
1901sake of making a gift to God and for charity's sake”.sake of making a gift to God and for charity's sake”.sake of making a gift to God and for charity's sake”.
1902Her husband saith unto her, “The zeal which thou hastHer husband saith unto her, “The zeal which thou hastHer husband saith unto her, “The zeal which thou hast
1903“manifested towards these things is well, but keep thy“manifested towards these things is well, but keep thy“manifested towards these things is well, but keep thy
1904“vail to cover thy head, according to the words of our]“vail to cover thy head, according to the words of our]“vail to cover thy head, according to the words of our]
1905“master Paul’!“master Paul’!“master Paul’!
1906And after these things Dorotheos took the apparel inAnd after these things Dorotheos took the apparel inAnd after these things Dorotheos took the apparel in
1907which he was wont to receive the Mysteries, and sold itwhich he was wont to receive the Mysteries, and sold itwhich he was wont to receive the Mysteries, and sold it
1908for corn, |p. 34] and he gave the corn to the steward;for corn, |p. 34] and he gave the corn to the steward;for corn, |p. 34] and he gave the corn to the steward;
1909then he returned to his house joyfully, and said, “Behold,then he returned to his house joyfully, and said, “Behold,then he returned to his house joyfully, and said, “Behold,
1910“God hath provided for us in the matter of the gift.”“God hath provided for us in the matter of the gift.”“God hath provided for us in the matter of the gift.”
1911And it came to pass that when it was the morning ofAnd it came to pass that when it was the morning ofAnd it came to pass that when it was the morning of
1912the twelfth day of Athor the pious woman sought [Doro-the twelfth day of Athor the pious woman sought [Doro-the twelfth day of Athor the pious woman sought [Doro-
1913theos|, and said to him, “O my brother, arise, take mytheos|, and said to him, “O my brother, arise, take mytheos|, and said to him, “O my brother, arise, take my
1914“apparel that thou mayest sec if thou canst not find a“apparel that thou mayest sec if thou canst not find a“apparel that thou mayest sec if thou canst not find a
1915“sheep that we may make ready for the brethren who“sheep that we may make ready for the brethren who“sheep that we may make ready for the brethren who
1916tare coming to ⲛⲃ Now Dorotheos, wishing to try hertare coming to ⲛⲃ Now Dorotheos, wishing to try hertare coming to nv Now Dorotheos, wishing to try her
1917zeal, said to her, Ⲟ my sister, if 1 take thy apparelzeal, said to her, Ⲟ my sister, if 1 take thy apparelzeal, said to her, O my sister, if 1 take thy apparel
1918“what wilt thou do when thou wishest to receive the“what wilt thou do when thou wishest to receive the“what wilt thou do when thou wishest to receive the
1919ⲓⲓidraft · guess[…]
1920ⲓ Ccrinthians xi. 53.ⲓ Ccrinthians xi. 53.i Ccrinthians xi. 53.
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1922“Blessings on this great festival to-day? 1 am a man,“Blessings on this great festival to-day? 1 am a man,“Blessings on this great festival to-day? 1 am a man,
1923“and ⲥⲁⲛ go into every place alike without shame to“and ⲥⲁⲛ go into every place alike without shame to“and san go into every place alike without shame to
1924“myself, but a woman may not uncover herself, especially“myself, but a woman may not uncover herself, especially“myself, but a woman may not uncover herself, especially
1925“not in the church”. And when the pious woman heard“not in the church”. And when the pious woman heard“not in the church”. And when the pious woman heard
1926these things she wept bitterly, and said, “Woe is me, Othese things she wept bitterly, and said, “Woe is me, Othese things she wept bitterly, and said, “Woe is me, O
1927“my beloved brother, what is that which thou hast spoken“my beloved brother, what is that which thou hast spoken“my beloved brother, what is that which thou hast spoken
1928“to me this day? Are we separated this day, and have“to me this day? Are we separated this day, and have“to me this day? Are we separated this day, and have
1929“we become twain? Am not I with thee one body?“we become twain? Am not I with thee one body?“we become twain? Am not I with thee one body?
1930“Have I no part with thee in the offering? Wilt not“Have I no part with thee in the offering? Wilt not“Have I no part with thee in the offering? Wilt not
1931“thou take from me my share on the festival of the“thou take from me my share on the festival of the“thou take from me my share on the festival of the
1932“Archangel Michael? Nay, my brother, think not thus“Archangel Michael? Nay, my brother, think not thus“Archangel Michael? Nay, my brother, think not thus
1933“within thyself that I should be uncovered, for those“within thyself that I should be uncovered, for those“within thyself that I should be uncovered, for those
1934“who are in the church are neither male nor female in“who are in the church are neither male nor female in“who are in the church are neither male nor female in
1935“Christ, but are cven as angels, and archangels, and Che-“Christ, but are cven as angels, and archangels, and Che-“Christ, but are cven as angels, and archangels, and Che-
1936“rubim and Seraphim, with the Saviour in their midst;“rubim and Seraphim, with the Saviour in their midst;“rubim and Seraphim, with the Saviour in their midst;
1937|p. 35] and saying these things she wept bitterly. When|p. 35] and saying these things she wept bitterly. When|p. 35] and saying these things she wept bitterly. When
1938Dorotheos saw the exceeding zeal of her spirit he wasDorotheos saw the exceeding zeal of her spirit he wasDorotheos saw the exceeding zeal of her spirit he was
1939moved concerning her, and he rejoiced in the strengthmoved concerning her, and he rejoiced in the strengthmoved concerning her, and he rejoiced in the strength
1940of her belief, and said to her, “Rise up, and have a careof her belief, and said to her, “Rise up, and have a careof her belief, and said to her, “Rise up, and have a care
1941“for the offering and the oil, which we are going to send“for the offering and the oil, which we are going to send“for the offering and the oil, which we are going to send
1942“to the church, and let us set out the table and the little“to the church, and let us set out the table and the little“to the church, and let us set out the table and the little
1943“bread thereupon, and make ready the little wheat [which“bread thereupon, and make ready the little wheat [which“bread thereupon, and make ready the little wheat [which
1944“we have]. And I will go out, and perhaps God will“we have]. And I will go out, and perhaps God will“we have]. And I will go out, and perhaps God will
1945“give us a sheep wherewith we may make ready food“give us a sheep wherewith we may make ready food“give us a sheep wherewith we may make ready food
1946“for the brethren on this great festival this day.”“for the brethren on this great festival this day.”“for the brethren on this great festival this day.”
1947And he rose up with great zeal and good confidenceAnd he rose up with great zeal and good confidenceAnd he rose up with great zeal and good confidence
1948towards God and His holy Archangel Michael, and hetowards God and His holy Archangel Michael, and hetowards God and His holy Archangel Michael, and he
1949took the garment, and went along his way, praying totook the garment, and went along his way, praying totook the garment, and went along his way, praying to
1950the God of Michael that Ⲡⲉ would make his way pros-the God of Michael that Ⲡⲉ would make his way pros-the God of Michael that Pe would make his way pros-
1951perous. Now as he was going along the way he cameperous. Now as he was going along the way he cameperous. Now as he was going along the way he came
1952upon a shepherd and he said to him, “Peace [be uponupon a shepherd and he said to him, “Peace [be uponupon a shepherd and he said to him, “Peace [be upon
1953thee], my beloved;” and the shepherd said to him, “Andthee], my beloved;” and the shepherd said to him, “Andthee], my beloved;” and the shepherd said to him, “And
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1955upon thee also.” The pious man said to the shepherd,upon thee also.” The pious man said to the shepherd,upon thee also.” The pious man said to the shepherd,
1956“Can I not find with you a sheep to-day? for a great“Can I not find with you a sheep to-day? for a great“Can I not find with you a sheep to-day? for a great
1957man hath visited us this day.” The shepherd said toman hath visited us this day.” The shepherd said toman hath visited us this day.” The shepherd said to
1958him, “What price shall he Ⲣⲉ Dorotheos answered,him, “What price shall he Ⲣⲉ Dorotheos answered,him, “What price shall he Re Dorotheos answered,
1959“The third of a dizdr will be enough [for me to givel”“The third of a dizdr will be enough [for me to givel”“The third of a dizdr will be enough [for me to givel”
1960And the shepherd said, “Give me the price of him thatAnd the shepherd said, “Give me the price of him thatAnd the shepherd said, “Give me the price of him that
1961I may give him to thee” Then the pious man handedI may give him to thee” Then the pious man handedI may give him to thee” Then the pious man handed
1962to him the garment of his wife, saying, “Take this intoto him the garment of his wife, saying, “Take this intoto him the garment of his wife, saying, “Take this into
1963“thy care for three days, and if I do not bring thee the“thy care for three days, and if I do not bring thee the“thy care for three days, and if I do not bring thee the
1964“third of a dindr take away the garment, and thou shalt“third of a dindr take away the garment, and thou shalt“third of a dindr take away the garment, and thou shalt
1965“have full power over ⲛ The shepherd answered and“have full power over ⲛ The shepherd answered and“have full power over n The shepherd answered and
1966said, “What can | do with this garment? [ⲣ. 36| havesaid, “What can | do with this garment? [ⲣ. 36| havesaid, “What can | do with this garment? [r. 36| have
1967“no one in my house who wearcth any but woollen ϣⲱ-“no one in my house who wearcth any but woollen ϣⲱ-“no one in my house who wearcth any but woollen ṡō-
1968“ments” and the shepherd turned away from the pious“ments” and the shepherd turned away from the pious“ments” and the shepherd turned away from the pious
1969man who was holding the garment in his hand. Thenman who was holding the garment in his hand. Thenman who was holding the garment in his hand. Then
1970Dorotheos went upon his way weeping bitterly, and pon-Dorotheos went upon his way weeping bitterly, and pon-Dorotheos went upon his way weeping bitterly, and pon-
1971dered m his heart, “What shall 1 do, or what can 1 saydered m his heart, “What shall 1 do, or what can 1 saydered m his heart, “What shall 1 do, or what can 1 say
1972“to my wife?” And as he was walking along his road“to my wife?” And as he was walking along his road“to my wife?” And as he was walking along his road
1973weeping, and having his eyes heavy with erying, heweeping, and having his eyes heavy with erying, heweeping, and having his eyes heavy with erying, he
1974looked hefore him and saw the holy Archangel Michacllooked hefore him and saw the holy Archangel Michacllooked hefore him and saw the holy Archangel Michacl
1975coming along riding upon a white horse like a royalcoming along riding upon a white horse like a royalcoming along riding upon a white horse like a royal
1976governor, with angels marching by his side in the formgovernor, with angels marching by his side in the formgovernor, with angels marching by his side in the form
1977of soldiers; and Dorotheos was orcatly afraid, and with-of soldiers; and Dorotheos was orcatly afraid, and with-of soldiers; and Dorotheos was orcatly afraid, and with-
1978drew from the way, leaving the path for the governordrew from the way, leaving the path for the governordrew from the way, leaving the path for the governor
1979and his soldiers. nd when the holy Archangel Michaeland his soldiers. nd when the holy Archangel Michaeland his soldiers. nd when the holy Archangel Michael
1980had come up with him, he drew bridle and stood byhad come up with him, he drew bridle and stood byhad come up with him, he drew bridle and stood by
1981him, and said, “Hail, Dorotheos, good and faithful man,him, and said, “Hail, Dorotheos, good and faithful man,him, and said, “Hail, Dorotheos, good and faithful man,
1982“whither goest thou, and whence comest thou that thou“whither goest thou, and whence comest thou that thou“whither goest thou, and whence comest thou that thou
1983“art thus carrying this garment, and art walking along“art thus carrying this garment, and art walking along“art thus carrying this garment, and art walking along
1984“the road by thyself?” And Dorotheos, standing at a“the road by thyself?” And Dorotheos, standing at a“the road by thyself?” And Dorotheos, standing at a
1985distance from him, answered and said, “Peace also be todistance from him, answered and said, “Peace also be todistance from him, answered and said, “Peace also be to
1986“thee! O my lord and master and governor, thy coming“thee! O my lord and master and governor, thy coming“thee! O my lord and master and governor, thy coming
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1988“to us this day is ⲛⲉ. The governor, who was Michacl,“to us this day is ⲛⲉ. The governor, who was Michacl,“to us this day is ne. The governor, who was Michacl,
1989said to him, “Is not Theopisthe alive?” and Dorotheos,said to him, “Is not Theopisthe alive?” and Dorotheos,said to him, “Is not Theopisthe alive?” and Dorotheos,
1990with his head bent towards the ground by reason of thewith his head bent towards the ground by reason of thewith his head bent towards the ground by reason of the
1991glory of the governor, replied, “Master, thy handmaidglory of the governor, replied, “Master, thy handmaidglory of the governor, replied, “Master, thy handmaid
1992“liveth.” The governor saith to him, “What is this in“liveth.” The governor saith to him, “What is this in“liveth.” The governor saith to him, “What is this in
1993“thy hand?” |p. 37] and Dorotheos answered shamefacedly,“thy hand?” |p. 37] and Dorotheos answered shamefacedly,“thy hand?” |p. 37] and Dorotheos answered shamefacedly,
1994“The garment of my wife.” The governor saith to him,“The garment of my wife.” The governor saith to him,“The garment of my wife.” The governor saith to him,
1995“What wouldst thou do with it?” Dorotheos saith to him,“What wouldst thou do with it?” Dorotheos saith to him,“What wouldst thou do with it?” Dorotheos saith to him,
1996“A mighty man hath visited us this day, and I am not“A mighty man hath visited us this day, and I am not“A mighty man hath visited us this day, and I am not
1997“able to find for him that which ⲉⲛⲉⲉⲓ his rank. Dy“able to find for him that which ⲉⲛⲉⲉⲓ his rank. Dy“able to find for him that which eneei his rank. Dy
1998“reason of the season [of dearth] which hath come upon“reason of the season [of dearth] which hath come upon“reason of the season [of dearth] which hath come upon
1999“us we have no moncy in our hands, and I took this“us we have no moncy in our hands, and I took this“us we have no moncy in our hands, and I took this
2000“garment to give in exchange for a sheep, but the shep-“garment to give in exchange for a sheep, but the shep-“garment to give in exchange for a sheep, but the shep-
2001“herd would not take it, and 1 neither know what to do,“herd would not take it, and 1 neither know what to do,“herd would not take it, and 1 neither know what to do,
2002“nor what to set before the governor.” The governor,“nor what to set before the governor.” The governor,“nor what to set before the governor.” The governor,
2003who was Michael, said to him, “If I pledge myself towho was Michael, said to him, “If I pledge myself towho was Michael, said to him, “If I pledge myself to
2004“obtain a sheep for thee, wilt thou receive me and those“obtain a sheep for thee, wilt thou receive me and those“obtain a sheep for thee, wilt thou receive me and those
2005“who are with me into thy house this day?” Dorotheos“who are with me into thy house this day?” Dorotheos“who are with me into thy house this day?” Dorotheos
2006answered and said unto him, “Yea, master, hold thou thyanswered and said unto him, “Yea, master, hold thou thyanswered and said unto him, “Yea, master, hold thou thy
2007“servant worthy that thou shouldst come under the roof“servant worthy that thou shouldst come under the roof“servant worthy that thou shouldst come under the roof
2008“of his house.”“of his house.”“of his house.”
2009Then the governor, who was Michael, said to one ofThen the governor, who was Michael, said to one ofThen the governor, who was Michael, said to one of
2010the angels who were with him in the forms of soldiers,the angels who were with him in the forms of soldiers,the angels who were with him in the forms of soldiers,
2011“Go with Dorotheos to the shepherd and say to him,“Go with Dorotheos to the shepherd and say to him,“Go with Dorotheos to the shepherd and say to him,
2012“The governor who passed by thee [this ⲙ saith to“The governor who passed by thee [this ⲙ saith to“The governor who passed by thee [this m saith to
2013“thee, Send me now a sheep of the value of the third“thee, Send me now a sheep of the value of the third“thee, Send me now a sheep of the value of the third
2014“of a dindr, and 1 pledge myself to obtain the price“of a dindr, and 1 pledge myself to obtain the price“of a dindr, and 1 pledge myself to obtain the price
2015“thereof before mid-day this day, and to send it to thee”“thereof before mid-day this day, and to send it to thee”“thereof before mid-day this day, and to send it to thee”
2016And Dorotheos and the angel, who was in the form ofAnd Dorotheos and the angel, who was in the form ofAnd Dorotheos and the angel, who was in the form of
2017a soldier, went to the shepherd in the name of the Arch-a soldier, went to the shepherd in the name of the Arch-a soldier, went to the shepherd in the name of the Arch-
2018angel, and took a sheep.angel, and took a sheep.angel, and took a sheep.
2019Then the governor, who was Michael, looked at Do-Then the governor, who was Michael, looked at Do-Then the governor, who was Michael, looked at Do-
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2020ⲩ SAINT MICHAEL ⲧⲛ ARCHANGEL.ⲩ SAINT MICHAEL ⲧⲛ ARCHANGEL.y SAINT MICHAEL tn ARCHANGEL.
2021rotheos and said to him, “Behold, |p. 38] the sheep isrotheos and said to him, “Behold, |p. 38] the sheep isrotheos and said to him, “Behold, |p. 38] the sheep is
2022“ready for the great man whom thou hast received into“ready for the great man whom thou hast received into“ready for the great man whom thou hast received into
2023“thy house at thy bidding this day; see now if thou“thy house at thy bidding this day; see now if thou“thy house at thy bidding this day; see now if thou
2024“canst not hind a fish for my own want. for 1 do not“canst not hind a fish for my own want. for 1 do not“canst not hind a fish for my own want. for 1 do not
2025“eat sheep's flesh” Dorotheos saith to the governor joy-“eat sheep's flesh” Dorotheos saith to the governor joy-“eat sheep's flesh” Dorotheos saith to the governor joy-
2026fully, “If God provideth it © shall buy it.” The governorfully, “If God provideth it © shall buy it.” The governorfully, “If God provideth it © shall buy it.” The governor
2027saith to him, “low wilt thou buy ⲛ Dorotheos an-saith to him, “low wilt thou buy ⲛ Dorotheos an-saith to him, “low wilt thou buy n Dorotheos an-
2028swered, “Iwill leave this carment for it until 1 can sendswered, “Iwill leave this carment for it until 1 can sendswered, “Iwill leave this carment for it until 1 can send
2029“the price of it to the fish merchant.” And the governor“the price of it to the fish merchant.” And the governor“the price of it to the fish merchant.” And the governor
2030called to one of the soldiers who were with him, andcalled to one of the soldiers who were with him, andcalled to one of the soldiers who were with him, and
2031said, “Go to the market 2) and say to those who catchsaid, “Go to the market 2) and say to those who catchsaid, “Go to the market 2) and say to those who catch
2032“fish, “The governor who hath lately passed by you saith“fish, “The governor who hath lately passed by you saith“fish, “The governor who hath lately passed by you saith
2033“to you, Send me a fine, large fish, the price of which“to you, Send me a fine, large fish, the price of which“to you, Send me a fine, large fish, the price of which
2034“is the third of a dinar, and ⲁ send the price of it“is the third of a dinar, and ⲁ send the price of it“is the third of a dinar, and a send the price of it
2035“to you with Dorotheos by mid-day to-day; and the“to you with Dorotheos by mid-day to-day; and the“to you with Dorotheos by mid-day to-day; and the
2036angel, who was in the form of a soldier, went to theangel, who was in the form of a soldier, went to theangel, who was in the form of a soldier, went to the
2037catchers of fish in the name of the governor and tookcatchers of fish in the name of the governor and tookcatchers of fish in the name of the governor and took
2038from them a fish and brought it to the governor. Thefrom them a fish and brought it to the governor. Thefrom them a fish and brought it to the governor. The
2039governor then said ⲉⲟ Dorotheos, “What wilt thou dogovernor then said ⲉⲟ Dorotheos, “What wilt thou dogovernor then said eo Dorotheos, “What wilt thou do
2040“next? for thy business is now complete;” and Dorotheos“next? for thy business is now complete;” and Dorotheos“next? for thy business is now complete;” and Dorotheos
2041said to him, “Yea, master, everything is now completed.”said to him, “Yea, master, everything is now completed.”said to him, “Yea, master, everything is now completed.”
2042And the governor said, “Lect us go ⲟⲛ and they tookAnd the governor said, “Lect us go ⲟⲛ and they tookAnd the governor said, “Lect us go on and they took
2043up everything, that is to say the sheep and the fish,up everything, that is to say the sheep and the fish,up everything, that is to say the sheep and the fish,
2044and they went forward and Dorotheos walked along, think-and they went forward and Dorotheos walked along, think-and they went forward and Dorotheos walked along, think-
2045ing within ⲧ 39] Where shall 1 find the moneying within ⲧ 39] Where shall 1 find the moneying within t 39] Where shall 1 find the money
2046to pay for this sheep and this fish, and where shall |to pay for this sheep and this fish, and where shall |to pay for this sheep and this fish, and where shall |
2047find the bread, and the wine, and the cushions uponfind the bread, and the wine, and the cushions uponfind the bread, and the wine, and the cushions upon
2048which the governor may recline, and everything elsewhich the governor may recline, and everything elsewhich the governor may recline, and everything else
2049which he needeth? And it came to pass, that multitudeswhich he needeth? And it came to pass, that multitudeswhich he needeth? And it came to pass, that multitudes
2050of thoughts as to what he should do were in his heart,of thoughts as to what he should do were in his heart,of thoughts as to what he should do were in his heart,
2051and he continued to pray to God and to the holy Ⲁⲥ-and he continued to pray to God and to the holy Ⲁⲥ-and he continued to pray to God and to the holy As-
2052angel, saying, “O holy Archangel, O faithful helper, standangel, saying, “O holy Archangel, O faithful helper, standangel, saying, “O holy Archangel, O faithful helper, stand
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2054“thou by me this day, for | am thy servant, and thou“thou by me this day, for | am thy servant, and thou“thou by me this day, for | am thy servant, and thou
2055“knowest that | have done all these things im the name“knowest that | have done all these things im the name“knowest that | have done all these things im the name
2056“of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Now while Dorotheos was“of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Now while Dorotheos was“of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Now while Dorotheos was
2057walking along meditating these things the Archangel knewwalking along meditating these things the Archangel knewwalking along meditating these things the Archangel knew
2058the thoughts of his heart, hut he waited in order thatthe thoughts of his heart, hut he waited in order thatthe thoughts of his heart, hut he waited in order that
2059he might sce his faithful zeal for him.he might sce his faithful zeal for him.he might sce his faithful zeal for him.
2060And it came to pass that when they had arrived atAnd it came to pass that when they had arrived atAnd it came to pass that when they had arrived at
2061the house of Dorotheos Michael knocked first at the doorthe house of Dorotheos Michael knocked first at the doorthe house of Dorotheos Michael knocked first at the door
2062of the dwelling, and Theopisthe, the free-woman, the wifeof the dwelling, and Theopisthe, the free-woman, the wifeof the dwelling, and Theopisthe, the free-woman, the wife
2063[ⲟⲅ Dorotheos| came out: and Michael said. “Peace [to[ⲟⲅ Dorotheos| came out: and Michael said. “Peace [to[oġ Dorotheos| came out: and Michael said. “Peace [to
2064ⲉⲥ. O Theopisthe, thou beloved God-loving woman,ⲉⲥ. O Theopisthe, thou beloved God-loving woman,es. O Theopisthe, thou beloved God-loving woman,
2065“how doest thou in these days?” Theopisthe answered,“how doest thou in these days?” Theopisthe answered,“how doest thou in these days?” Theopisthe answered,
2066“Peace be upon thee, my lord, and master, and governor!“Peace be upon thee, my lord, and master, and governor!“Peace be upon thee, my lord, and master, and governor!
2067“Well has God brought thee to us this day with Michacl“Well has God brought thee to us this day with Michacl“Well has God brought thee to us this day with Michacl
2068“the holy Archangel. Come in, master, stand not without.”“the holy Archangel. Come in, master, stand not without.”“the holy Archangel. Come in, master, stand not without.”
2069And while Theopisthe the wife was saying these things,And while Theopisthe the wife was saying these things,And while Theopisthe the wife was saying these things,
2070behold her husband Dorotheos came with the sheep inbehold her husband Dorotheos came with the sheep inbehold her husband Dorotheos came with the sheep in
2071his hand, and the fish, and the garment, and laid themhis hand, and the fish, and the garment, and laid themhis hand, and the fish, and the garment, and laid them
2072down before her. She saith to him, “O my master anddown before her. She saith to him, “O my master anddown before her. She saith to him, “O my master and
2073“brother, where didst thou find these things which thou“brother, where didst thou find these things which thou“brother, where didst thou find these things which thou
2074“hast Drought with thee here? [ⲣ. 40] I see that the“hast Drought with thee here? [ⲣ. 40] I see that the“hast Drought with thee here? [r. 40] I see that the
2075“garment is still with thee” Dorotheos saith to her,“garment is still with thee” Dorotheos saith to her,“garment is still with thee” Dorotheos saith to her,
2076“The governor pledged himself for me and gave them“The governor pledged himself for me and gave them“The governor pledged himself for me and gave them
2077“to me.” And Theopisthe said to him, “Well hath God“to me.” And Theopisthe said to him, “Well hath God“to me.” And Theopisthe said to him, “Well hath God
2078“brought to us this day the governor and those that are“brought to us this day the governor and those that are“brought to us this day the governor and those that are
2079“with him with the holy Archangel Michael, and verily“with him with the holy Archangel Michael, and verily“with him with the holy Archangel Michael, and verily
2080“we will partake of the things for which he hath pledged“we will partake of the things for which he hath pledged“we will partake of the things for which he hath pledged
2081“himself for us;” and she spake these things joyfully.“himself for us;” and she spake these things joyfully.“himself for us;” and she spake these things joyfully.
2082And the governor, who was Michael, said, “I will ϭⲟ toAnd the governor, who was Michael, said, “I will ϭⲟ toAnd the governor, who was Michael, said, “I will ċo to
2083“the Offering, for to-day is the festival of the holy Arch-“the Offering, for to-day is the festival of the holy Arch-“the Offering, for to-day is the festival of the holy Arch-
2084“angel Michael, and when the hour hath come make“angel Michael, and when the hour hath come make“angel Michael, and when the hour hath come make
2085“ready the place with care, and kill the sheep and the“ready the place with care, and kill the sheep and the“ready the place with care, and kill the sheep and the
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2087ϯ SAINT MICHAEL THI ARCHANGEL.ϯ SAINT MICHAEL THI ARCHANGEL.ti SAINT MICHAEL THI ARCHANGEL.
2088“fish, but sce that no one goeth near the fish until 1“fish, but sce that no one goeth near the fish until 1“fish, but sce that no one goeth near the fish until 1
2089“have come and done with it according to my will”“have come and done with it according to my will”“have come and done with it according to my will”
2090And they said, “According to the command of our masterAnd they said, “According to the command of our masterAnd they said, “According to the command of our master
2091“go shall it ⲉ and he went out from them, and they“go shall it ⲉ and he went out from them, and they“go shall it e and he went out from them, and they
2092knew not who he was. but they thought that he was aknew not who he was. but they thought that he was aknew not who he was. but they thought that he was a
2093vovernor of the district.vovernor of the district.vovernor of the district.
2094Then Dorotheos said to Theopisthe his wife, “WhatThen Dorotheos said to Theopisthe his wife, “WhatThen Dorotheos said to Theopisthe his wife, “What
2095shall we spread upon the ground for the governor [toshall we spread upon the ground for the governor [toshall we spread upon the ground for the governor [to
2096“recline upon], and where shall 1 find bread meet for“recline upon], and where shall 1 find bread meet for“recline upon], and where shall 1 find bread meet for
2097“his honour? Let us devote ourselves to doing this day“his honour? Let us devote ourselves to doing this day“his honour? Let us devote ourselves to doing this day
2098“what licth in our power for him.” His wife said to“what licth in our power for him.” His wife said to“what licth in our power for him.” His wife said to
2099him, Ⲟ my brother. God hath not forsaken us. Arise,him, Ⲟ my brother. God hath not forsaken us. Arise,him, O my brother. God hath not forsaken us. Arise,
2100“find a man to kill the sheep, and let us make ready“find a man to kill the sheep, and let us make ready“find a man to kill the sheep, and let us make ready
2101“the things in the house” and he did so. Ⲁⲛ his wife“the things in the house” and he did so. Ⲁⲛ his wife“the things in the house” and he did so. An his wife
2102said to him, “Bring out a little wine that we may knowsaid to him, “Bring out a little wine that we may knowsaid to him, “Bring out a little wine that we may know
2103“if it is ft for the covernor or not”, |p. 41] and when“if it is ft for the covernor or not”, |p. 41] and when“if it is ft for the covernor or not”, |p. 41] and when
2104he had gone and had opened the door of the cellar hehe had gone and had opened the door of the cellar hehe had gone and had opened the door of the cellar he
2105found it filled with wine to the very door. And Doro-found it filled with wine to the very door. And Doro-found it filled with wine to the very door. And Doro-
2106theos was afraid, and went back to his wife and asked.theos was afraid, and went back to his wife and asked.theos was afraid, and went back to his wife and asked.
2107“lath any one brought wine here since ⲓ weat out?”“lath any one brought wine here since ⲓ weat out?”“lath any one brought wine here since i weat out?”
2108She saith to him, Ⲁ God liveth. when T brought outShe saith to him, Ⲁ God liveth. when T brought outShe saith to him, A God liveth. when T brought out
2109ca little wine for the Offering this day there was nothingca little wine for the Offering this day there was nothingca little wine for the Offering this day there was nothing
2110“left in the cellar except one bottles” and Dorotheos said“left in the cellar except one bottles” and Dorotheos said“left in the cellar except one bottles” and Dorotheos said
2111to her, “Let us wait until we see what is the end ofto her, “Let us wait until we see what is the end ofto her, “Let us wait until we see what is the end of
2112“the matter.” And they gave themselves to bringing out“the matter.” And they gave themselves to bringing out“the matter.” And they gave themselves to bringing out
2113a little oil for the food of the brethren, and for the an-a little oil for the food of the brethren, and for the an-a little oil for the food of the brethren, and for the an-
2114ointing of their heads, and when they had gone into theointing of their heads, and when they had gone into theointing of their heads, and when they had gone into the
2115place where the oil was kept they found [there] sevenplace where the oil was kept they found [there] sevenplace where the oil was kept they found [there] seven
2116jars filled to the brim with fme oil, and vessels whichjars filled to the brim with fme oil, and vessels whichjars filled to the brim with fme oil, and vessels which
2117were ⲡⲉ with everything which they wanted in thewere ⲡⲉ with everything which they wanted in thewere pe with everything which they wanted in the
2118house, butter, and cheese, and honey, and vinegar, andhouse, butter, and cheese, and honey, and vinegar, andhouse, butter, and cheese, and honey, and vinegar, and
2119every other honschold matter; and they were afraid to go im.every other honschold matter; and they were afraid to go im.every other honschold matter; and they were afraid to go im.
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2121After these things, when they had gone into theirAfter these things, when they had gone into theirAfter these things, when they had gone into their
2122bed-chamber, they found a chest filled with all kinds ofbed-chamber, they found a chest filled with all kinds ofbed-chamber, they found a chest filled with all kinds of
2123fine raiment of greater beauty and richer than thatfine raiment of greater beauty and richer than thatfine raiment of greater beauty and richer than that
2124which they had worn at their wedding and in the dayswhich they had worn at their wedding and in the dayswhich they had worn at their wedding and in the days
2125which were past; and after these things they went intowhich were past; and after these things they went intowhich were past; and after these things they went into
2126the place where the bread was made, and there theythe place where the bread was made, and there theythe place where the bread was made, and there they
2127found good and excellent bread. And straightway theyfound good and excellent bread. And straightway theyfound good and excellent bread. And straightway they
2128knew that an act of grace had been done to them, andknew that an act of grace had been done to them, andknew that an act of grace had been done to them, and
2129they glorified the God of the Archangel Michael. Andthey glorified the God of the Archangel Michael. Andthey glorified the God of the Archangel Michael. And
2130Dorotheos said to Theopisthe his wife, “God hath pro-Dorotheos said to Theopisthe his wife, “God hath pro-Dorotheos said to Theopisthe his wife, “God hath pro-
2131“vided all things, come, let us spread them ready for the“vided all things, come, let us spread them ready for the“vided all things, come, let us spread them ready for the
2132“governor, |p. 42] for the hour hath come for us to qo“governor, |p. 42] for the hour hath come for us to qo“governor, |p. 42] for the hour hath come for us to qo
2133“in to the holy offering.” And when they had made all“in to the holy offering.” And when they had made all“in to the holy offering.” And when they had made all
2134things ready, and had laid out a place upon which thethings ready, and had laid out a place upon which thethings ready, and had laid out a place upon which the
2135governor might recline according to his rank, and hadgovernor might recline according to his rank, and hadgovernor might recline according to his rank, and had
2136dressed the tables for the brethren according to theirdressed the tables for the brethren according to theirdressed the tables for the brethren according to their
2137custom, they arranged themselves in goodly apparel, andcustom, they arranged themselves in goodly apparel, andcustom, they arranged themselves in goodly apparel, and
2138went into the holy ministration in the church of thewent into the holy ministration in the church of thewent into the holy ministration in the church of the
2139holy Archangel Michael; and they prayed there withholy Archangel Michael; and they prayed there withholy Archangel Michael; and they prayed there with
2140great joy. And when they had come into the church theygreat joy. And when they had come into the church theygreat joy. And when they had come into the church they
2141both bowed down before the place for prayer, and prayedboth bowed down before the place for prayer, and prayedboth bowed down before the place for prayer, and prayed
2142to God giving great thanks. and they uttered blessingsto God giving great thanks. and they uttered blessingsto God giving great thanks. and they uttered blessings
2143before the image of the holy Archangel Michael, andbefore the image of the holy Archangel Michael, andbefore the image of the holy Archangel Michael, and
2144said, ⲉ give thanks unto Thee. Ⲟ our God Jesussaid, ⲉ give thanks unto Thee. Ⲟ our God Jesussaid, e give thanks unto Thee. O our God Jesus
2145“Christ, and to Thy good Father, and to the oly Spirit“Christ, and to Thy good Father, and to the oly Spirit“Christ, and to Thy good Father, and to the oly Spirit
2146“for ever, Amen. And we bless Thy holy \rchangel“for ever, Amen. And we bless Thy holy \rchangel“for ever, Amen. And we bless Thy holy \rchangel
2147“Michael hecause Thou hast not hidden Thy mercy from“Michael hecause Thou hast not hidden Thy mercy from“Michael hecause Thou hast not hidden Thy mercy from
2148“us, neither hast Thou forgotten our gift; but Thou hast“us, neither hast Thou forgotten our gift; but Thou hast“us, neither hast Thou forgotten our gift; but Thou hast
2149“sent unto us Thy loving-kindness quickly.” After these“sent unto us Thy loving-kindness quickly.” After these“sent unto us Thy loving-kindness quickly.” After these
2150things they partook of the Mysteries and received thethings they partook of the Mysteries and received thethings they partook of the Mysteries and received the
2151blessing of peace. Then they came out quickly into theblessing of peace. Then they came out quickly into theblessing of peace. Then they came out quickly into the
2152presence of the brethren, and they sat down, and waitedpresence of the brethren, and they sat down, and waitedpresence of the brethren, and they sat down, and waited
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2154for the governor with great expectation: and there werefor the governor with great expectation: and there werefor the governor with great expectation: and there were
2155vathered together there men and women until the wholevathered together there men and women until the wholevathered together there men and women until the whole
2156place was filled with them. And Dorotheos and Theo-place was filled with them. And Dorotheos and Theo-place was filled with them. And Dorotheos and Theo-
2157pisthe girded up their loins, and stood up and ministeredpisthe girded up their loins, and stood up and ministeredpisthe girded up their loins, and stood up and ministered
2158unto them in every thing which they needed, |p. 43] andunto them in every thing which they needed, |p. 43] andunto them in every thing which they needed, |p. 43] and
2159they served them with good wine and choice oil andthey served them with good wine and choice oil andthey served them with good wine and choice oil and
2160excellent food. And it came to pass that while theyexcellent food. And it came to pass that while theyexcellent food. And it came to pass that while they
2161were thus ministering the governor, that is to say Ⲁwere thus ministering the governor, that is to say Ⲁwere thus ministering the governor, that is to say A
2162chael, came with his soldiers, and knocked at the door.chael, came with his soldiers, and knocked at the door.chael, came with his soldiers, and knocked at the door.
2163And Dorotheos and Theopisthe went out quickly withAnd Dorotheos and Theopisthe went out quickly withAnd Dorotheos and Theopisthe went out quickly with
2164joy, and they opened the door, and received them, saying,joy, and they opened the door, and received them, saying,joy, and they opened the door, and received them, saying,
2165“Happy are we in that we are held worthy of thy coming“Happy are we in that we are held worthy of thy coming“Happy are we in that we are held worthy of thy coming
2166“to us this day, O our master and governor, with thy“to us this day, O our master and governor, with thy“to us this day, O our master and governor, with thy
2167“soldiers; verily we rejoice this day, for this day is a“soldiers; verily we rejoice this day, for this day is a“soldiers; verily we rejoice this day, for this day is a
2168“great day, the festival of the holy Archangel Michael.“great day, the festival of the holy Archangel Michael.“great day, the festival of the holy Archangel Michael.
2169“Come thou ⲛ̀ O blessed one, and may God make thee“Come thou ⲛ̀ O blessed one, and may God make thee“Come thou ǹ O blessed one, and may God make thee
2170“joyful” Now when the governor had come in and found“joyful” Now when the governor had come in and found“joyful” Now when the governor had come in and found
2171the whole place filled with women, and with small and great,the whole place filled with women, and with small and great,the whole place filled with women, and with small and great,
2172he made as if he were astonished, and said to Dorotheoshe made as if he were astonished, and said to Dorotheoshe made as if he were astonished, and said to Dorotheos
2173and Theopisthe, “O my brethren, what nced have yeand Theopisthe, “O my brethren, what nced have yeand Theopisthe, “O my brethren, what nced have ye
2174“of all this multitude of men and women whom 1 sce“of all this multitude of men and women whom 1 sce“of all this multitude of men and women whom 1 sce
2175“here? Lay not trouble upon yourselves this day by“here? Lay not trouble upon yourselves this day by“here? Lay not trouble upon yourselves this day by
2176“reason of our coming to you. Ilave ye not considered the“reason of our coming to you. Ilave ye not considered the“reason of our coming to you. Ilave ye not considered the
2177“affliction in which ye now are, and would it not he better“affliction in which ye now are, and would it not he better“affliction in which ye now are, and would it not he better
2178“to act thus in times of abundance?” And they answered“to act thus in times of abundance?” And they answered“to act thus in times of abundance?” And they answered
2179and said, Ⲟ master and governor, forgive ns. We haveand said, Ⲟ master and governor, forgive ns. We haveand said, O master and governor, forgive ns. We have
2180“not laid trouble upon ourselves for thy sake, we only“not laid trouble upon ourselves for thy sake, we only“not laid trouble upon ourselves for thy sake, we only
2181“render thanksgiving to our God and to His Archangel“render thanksgiving to our God and to His Archangel“render thanksgiving to our God and to His Archangel
2182“Michael. Among those whom thou seest here to-day“Michael. Among those whom thou seest here to-day“Michael. Among those whom thou seest here to-day
2183“there is ⲛⲟ stranger, they all are kinsmen of ours“there is ⲛⲟ stranger, they all are kinsmen of ours“there is no stranger, they all are kinsmen of ours
2184“ant are united to us in God!” and while these saints“ant are united to us in God!” and while these saints“ant are united to us in God!” and while these saints
2185were saying these things |p. 44] the Archangel ⲗⲓ-were saying these things |p. 44] the Archangel ⲗⲓ-were saying these things |p. 44] the Archangel li-
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2186THE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, ⲉTHE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, ⲉTHE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, e
2187chacl rejoiced at the perfectness ⲟⲅ their natural dischacl rejoiced at the perfectness ⲟⲅ their natural dischacl rejoiced at the perfectness oġ their natural dis
2188positions.positions.positions.
2189And after these things Michael and those who wereAnd after these things Michael and those who wereAnd after these things Michael and those who were
2190with him went into the place which Dorotheos and Theo-with him went into the place which Dorotheos and Theo-with him went into the place which Dorotheos and Theo-
2191pisthe had prepared for him, and when they had gonepisthe had prepared for him, and when they had gonepisthe had prepared for him, and when they had gone
2192in they made the Arch: ⲙⲛϭⲉ to sit down upon a scat.in they made the Arch: ⲙⲛϭⲉ to sit down upon a scat.in they made the Arch: mnċe to sit down upon a scat.
2193And he said to eerie “Bring me the fish beforeAnd he said to eerie “Bring me the fish beforeAnd he said to eerie “Bring me the fish before
2194“thou doest anything to him.” And when they had brought“thou doest anything to him.” And when they had brought“thou doest anything to him.” And when they had brought
2195him he said to Dorotheos, “Sit down and open his belly”him he said to Dorotheos, “Sit down and open his belly”him he said to Dorotheos, “Sit down and open his belly”
2196and he did so. The governor said, “Take out his maw,”and he did so. The governor said, “Take out his maw,”and he did so. The governor said, “Take out his maw,”
2197and he took it out, and found that it was very large.and he took it out, and found that it was very large.and he took it out, and found that it was very large.
2198And Dorotheos said, “What is this, master?” and MichaelAnd Dorotheos said, “What is this, master?” and MichaelAnd Dorotheos said, “What is this, master?” and Michael
2199said, “Open it;” and when he had opened it he foundsaid, “Open it;” and when he had opened it he foundsaid, “Open it;” and when he had opened it he found
2200a bundle inside it sealed with seals. And he marveleda bundle inside it sealed with seals. And he marveleda bundle inside it sealed with seals. And he marveled
2201at the thing and said, “What is this, master?” and theat the thing and said, “What is this, master?” and theat the thing and said, “What is this, master?” and the
2202governor, who was Michael, said to him, “Large fishesgovernor, who was Michael, said to him, “Large fishesgovernor, who was Michael, said to him, “Large fishes
2203“like this swallow everything which they find in the water,“like this swallow everything which they find in the water,“like this swallow everything which they find in the water,
2204“but open the packet, that thou mayest see what is“but open the packet, that thou mayest see what is“but open the packet, that thou mayest see what is
2205“inside it.” Dorotheos said to him, “Master, how can I“inside it.” Dorotheos said to him, “Master, how can I“inside it.” Dorotheos said to him, “Master, how can I
2206"open it? it is sealed.” Then the Archangel Michael"open it? it is sealed.” Then the Archangel Michael"open it? it is sealed.” Then the Archangel Michael
2207stretched out his hand and took the bundle, and he foundstretched out his hand and took the bundle, and he foundstretched out his hand and took the bundle, and he found
2208it to be full of fine gold money; and when they hadit to be full of fine gold money; and when they hadit to be full of fine gold money; and when they had
2209counted it they found that it amounted to three hundredcounted it they found that it amounted to three hundredcounted it they found that it amounted to three hundred
2210dinars, and among the money were three pieces eachdinars, and among the money were three pieces eachdinars, and among the money were three pieces each
2211of the value of a third of 2. And when Dorotheosof the value of a third of 2. And when Dorotheosof the value of a third of 2. And when Dorotheos
2212had taken them he lifted up his eves to heaven, andhad taken them he lifted up his eves to heaven, andhad taken them he lifted up his eves to heaven, and
2213said, “Righteous art thou, O God, and to Thee belongsaid, “Righteous art thou, O God, and to Thee belongsaid, “Righteous art thou, O God, and to Thee belong
2214“those who are upright. |p. 45 and those who put their“those who are upright. |p. 45 and those who put their“those who are upright. |p. 45 and those who put their
2215“confidence in Thee shall never be ashamed.”“confidence in Thee shall never be ashamed.”“confidence in Thee shall never be ashamed.”
2216Then the governor said to Dorotheos and TheopistheThen the governor said to Dorotheos and TheopistheThen the governor said to Dorotheos and Theopisthe
2217his wife, “Come hither to me, O my beloved brethren,his wife, “Come hither to me, O my beloved brethren,his wife, “Come hither to me, O my beloved brethren,
2218“and Jet me speak with you. Because ⲅⲉ are people of“and Jet me speak with you. Because ⲅⲉ are people of“and Jet me speak with you. Because ge are people of
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2219ⲛⲫ SAINT MICHAEL THE ⲁⲕⲥⲉⲡⲁϫⲥⲛⲫ SAINT MICHAEL THE ⲁⲕⲥⲉⲡⲁϫⲥnf SAINT MICHAEL THE ak·sepags
2220ⲁⲁadraft · guess[…]
2221charity and because of the exceeding great trouble whichcharity and because of the exceeding great trouble whichcharity and because of the exceeding great trouble which
2222“ye have undertaken for the sake of my coming unto“ye have undertaken for the sake of my coming unto“ye have undertaken for the sake of my coming unto
2223“you this day, behold, God hath given to vou this money“you this day, behold, God hath given to vou this money“you this day, behold, God hath given to vou this money
2224“under this ⲥⲱ. which is that of the finger of God my“under this ⲥⲱ. which is that of the finger of God my“under this sō. which is that of the finger of God my
2225“King, and which belongeth unto Tim. And now in“King, and which belongeth unto Tim. And now in“King, and which belongeth unto Tim. And now in
2226“return for your charities and for the trouble which ye“return for your charities and for the trouble which ye“return for your charities and for the trouble which ye
2227“have endured for the race of man, and for those things“have endured for the race of man, and for those things“have endured for the race of man, and for those things
2228“which ye have done unto me and unto those who are“which ye have done unto me and unto those who are“which ye have done unto me and unto those who are
2229“with me this day. God hath shown a favour unto you“with me this day. God hath shown a favour unto you“with me this day. God hath shown a favour unto you
2230“this day by |the gifts of | these three hundred déndrs“this day by |the gifts of | these three hundred déndrs“this day by |the gifts of | these three hundred déndrs
2231“and these three pieces cach of the value of a third of“and these three pieces cach of the value of a third of“and these three pieces cach of the value of a third of
2232“a dinar. lake them, and give one to the shepherd,“a dinar. lake them, and give one to the shepherd,“a dinar. lake them, and give one to the shepherd,
2233“and one to the fisherman in exchange for the fish, and“and one to the fisherman in exchange for the fish, and“and one to the fisherman in exchange for the fish, and
2234“take this last and give it as payment for the corn to“take this last and give it as payment for the corn to“take this last and give it as payment for the corn to
2235“the man unto whom thou didst give thy garments yes-“the man unto whom thou didst give thy garments yes-“the man unto whom thou didst give thy garments yes-
2236“terday in pledge for the sake of the gift [to the church)”“terday in pledge for the sake of the gift [to the church)”“terday in pledge for the sake of the gift [to the church)”
2237And they, I mean Dorotheos and Theopisthe, threw themsAnd they, I mean Dorotheos and Theopisthe, threw themsAnd they, I mean Dorotheos and Theopisthe, threw thems
2238selves down upon the ground, and bowing low beforeselves down upon the ground, and bowing low beforeselves down upon the ground, and bowing low before
2239the governor, said. “What is this that thou sayest to us,the governor, said. “What is this that thou sayest to us,the governor, said. “What is this that thou sayest to us,
2240“0 our lord. and master, and governor? last thou come“0 our lord. and master, and governor? last thou come“0 our lord. and master, and governor? last thou come
2241“to us thy servants that we should take aught from thee?“to us thy servants that we should take aught from thee?“to us thy servants that we should take aught from thee?
2242“Are not all men bound to minister unto the soldiers of“Are not all men bound to minister unto the soldiers of“Are not all men bound to minister unto the soldiers of
2243“the king? Art thou not sct over us to do with us that“the king? Art thou not sct over us to do with us that“the king? Art thou not sct over us to do with us that
2244“which thou wilt? And. moreover, thou hast taken nothing“which thou wilt? And. moreover, thou hast taken nothing“which thou wilt? And. moreover, thou hast taken nothing
2245“except the grace of God and His gift. Knowest thou“except the grace of God and His gift. Knowest thou“except the grace of God and His gift. Knowest thou
2246“not, O our master and governor, |p. 46| what day this“not, O our master and governor, |p. 46| what day this“not, O our master and governor, |p. 46| what day this
2247“is, and that the little piece of bread which thou hast“is, and that the little piece of bread which thou hast“is, and that the little piece of bread which thou hast
2248“eaten with our kinsfolk is not ours, but that of God“eaten with our kinsfolk is not ours, but that of God“eaten with our kinsfolk is not ours, but that of God
2249“and ⲓⲏ holy Archangel Michael, whose festival we“and ⲓⲏ holy Archangel Michael, whose festival we“and iy holy Archangel Michael, whose festival we
2250“celebrate this day? Nevertheless, Ⲟ master and ⲟⲩ-“celebrate this day? Nevertheless, Ⲟ master and ⲟⲩⲉⲓⲡⲟⲓ. if it he thy wish, we will take only the three“celebrate this day? Nevertheless, O master and oueipoi. if it he thy wish, we will take only the three
2251ⲉⲓⲡⲟⲓ. if it he thy wish, we will take only the three
2252“pieces of money cach of the value of a third of a dinar,“pieces of money cach of the value of a third of a dinar,“pieces of money cach of the value of a third of a dinar,
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2253THE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. 3THE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. 3THE ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS. 3
2254“that we may give them in payment, one for the sheep,“that we may give them in payment, one for the sheep,“that we may give them in payment, one for the sheep,
2255“lone [ⲟⲅ] the fish, and the third for the redemption of“lone [ⲟⲅ] the fish, and the third for the redemption of“lone [oġ] the fish, and the third for the redemption of
2256“the apparel which is pledged according to thy com-“the apparel which is pledged according to thy com-“the apparel which is pledged according to thy com-
2257“mand.” And the governor, who was Michael, said to“mand.” And the governor, who was Michael, said to“mand.” And the governor, who was Michael, said to
2258them, “Verily, by the life of my God and King ye mustthem, “Verily, by the life of my God and King ye mustthem, “Verily, by the life of my God and King ye must
2259“perforce take all, and ye must not leave one behind, if“perforce take all, and ye must not leave one behind, if“perforce take all, and ye must not leave one behind, if
2260“ye fear my God and King. Tor if He heard that ye had“ye fear my God and King. Tor if He heard that ye had“ye fear my God and King. Tor if He heard that ye had
2261"not done so He would be wroth, and I should receive"not done so He would be wroth, and I should receive"not done so He would be wroth, and I should receive
2262“rebuke before my God and King for your sakes: and“rebuke before my God and King for your sakes: and“rebuke before my God and King for your sakes: and
2263“I will persuade Him to be pleased to grant unto you“I will persuade Him to be pleased to grant unto you“I will persuade Him to be pleased to grant unto you
2264“even greater gifts than these. And since ye must wish“even greater gifts than these. And since ye must wish“even greater gifts than these. And since ye must wish
2265Ϥⲟ know the truth, it is not only these things which arcϤⲟ know the truth, it is not only these things which arcFo know the truth, it is not only these things which arc
2266“entrusted to me to give to you, but when I shall have“entrusted to me to give to you, but when I shall have“entrusted to me to give to you, but when I shall have
2267“returned to my city ⲓ will give unto you your riches“returned to my city ⲓ will give unto you your riches“returned to my city i will give unto you your riches
2268“as aforctime, and many exceeding orcat honours: and“as aforctime, and many exceeding orcat honours: and“as aforctime, and many exceeding orcat honours: and
2269"now take these things which are the usury upon them.”"now take these things which are the usury upon them.”"now take these things which are the usury upon them.”
2270And when Dorotheos and Theopisthe his wife heardAnd when Dorotheos and Theopisthe his wife heardAnd when Dorotheos and Theopisthe his wife heard
2271these things they marvelled, and said unto him, “Master,these things they marvelled, and said unto him, “Master,these things they marvelled, and said unto him, “Master,
2272we besech thee, mock not at chy servants, and say notwe besech thee, mock not at chy servants, and say notwe besech thee, mock not at chy servants, and say not
2273“things which are beyond our nature to bear. Our master“things which are beyond our nature to bear. Our master“things which are beyond our nature to bear. Our master
2274“came unto us and did we give |him| money that we“came unto us and did we give |him| money that we“came unto us and did we give |him| money that we
2275“might receive usury at his hands? Verily we never saw“might receive usury at his hands? Verily we never saw“might receive usury at his hands? Verily we never saw
2276“thee, master, |p. 47| before thou camest into our house,“thee, master, |p. 47| before thou camest into our house,“thee, master, |p. 47| before thou camest into our house,
2277"and we never looked upon thy face before this day,"and we never looked upon thy face before this day,"and we never looked upon thy face before this day,
2278“and yet how sayest thou that thou hast received ϥⲓ-“and yet how sayest thou that thou hast received ϥⲓ-“and yet how sayest thou that thou hast received fi-
2279“thing from our hands?” The governor answered and“thing from our hands?” The governor answered and“thing from our hands?” The governor answered and
2280said, “Listen unto me, and I will show you. Ⲧⲉ timesaid, “Listen unto me, and I will show you. Ⲧⲉ timesaid, “Listen unto me, and I will show you. Te time
2281“when ⲓ [first] came into your house was when your“when ⲓ [first] came into your house was when your“when i [first] came into your house was when your
2282“parents died, and ye inherited possessions and money.“parents died, and ye inherited possessions and money.“parents died, and ye inherited possessions and money.
2283“Irom that time until this day I have come into your“Irom that time until this day I have come into your“Irom that time until this day I have come into your
2284“house once every month, and after I have departed ye“house once every month, and after I have departed ye“house once every month, and after I have departed ye
2285“have sent to me, yea. ye have sent large gifts to my“have sent to me, yea. ye have sent large gifts to my“have sent to me, yea. ye have sent large gifts to my
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2286ⲓⲟ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGEL.ⲓⲟ SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGEL.io SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCIIANGEL.
2287“city unto my God and King, and your names have been“city unto my God and King, and your names have been“city unto my God and King, and your names have been
2288“written upon them all until the time when ye shall come“written upon them all until the time when ye shall come“written upon them all until the time when ye shall come
2289“into the presence of my God and King, that He may“into the presence of my God and King, that He may“into the presence of my God and King, that He may
2290ⲙⲙmdraft · guess[…]
2291“give them to you two-fold” And Dorotheos and his“give them to you two-fold” And Dorotheos and his“give them to you two-fold” And Dorotheos and his
2292wife Theopisthe answered and said, “We entreat thee,wife Theopisthe answered and said, “We entreat thee,wife Theopisthe answered and said, “We entreat thee,
2293Ⲟ our master and governor, to show us this favourⲞ our master and governor, to show us this favourO our master and governor, to show us this favour
2294“only to tell us what thy name is, that we may never“only to tell us what thy name is, that we may never“only to tell us what thy name is, that we may never
2295“be slack by reason of these things which thou hast“be slack by reason of these things which thou hast“be slack by reason of these things which thou hast
2296“spoken unto us.” Then the governor, who was Michael,“spoken unto us.” Then the governor, who was Michael,“spoken unto us.” Then the governor, who was Michael,
2297answered and said unto them, “Since ye wish to hear |answered and said unto them, “Since ye wish to hear |answered and said unto them, “Since ye wish to hear |
2298“will show vou my name and the name of my city. |“will show vou my name and the name of my city. |“will show vou my name and the name of my city. |
2299“am Michael, the governor of the denizens of heaven“am Michael, the governor of the denizens of heaven“am Michael, the governor of the denizens of heaven
2300“and of the peoples of the earth. I am Michael, the“and of the peoples of the earth. I am Michael, the“and of the peoples of the earth. I am Michael, the
2301“chief captain of the powers of heaven. 1 am Michael,“chief captain of the powers of heaven. 1 am Michael,“chief captain of the powers of heaven. 1 am Michael,
2302“the ruler of the worlds of light. 1 am Michael, |p. 48]“the ruler of the worlds of light. 1 am Michael, |p. 48]“the ruler of the worlds of light. 1 am Michael, |p. 48]
2303“who decide all battles before the king. I am Michael,“who decide all battles before the king. I am Michael,“who decide all battles before the king. I am Michael,
2304“the glory of all beings in heaven and in earth. Iam Mi-“the glory of all beings in heaven and in earth. Iam Mi-“the glory of all beings in heaven and in earth. Iam Mi-
2305“chacl, the mighty one, by whom all the mercy of God hath“chacl, the mighty one, by whom all the mercy of God hath“chacl, the mighty one, by whom all the mercy of God hath
2306“taken place. 1 am Michael, the steward of the kingdom“taken place. 1 am Michael, the steward of the kingdom“taken place. 1 am Michael, the steward of the kingdom
2307“of heaven. ⲓ am Michael, the Archangel, who stand“of heaven. Ⲓ am Michael, the Archangel, who stand“of heaven. I am Michael, the Archangel, who stand
2308“by the hands of God. I am Michael, who bring in“by the hands of God. I am Michael, who bring in“by the hands of God. I am Michael, who bring in
2309“the gifts and offerings of men to God my King. 1 am“the gifts and offerings of men to God my King. 1 am“the gifts and offerings of men to God my King. 1 am
2310“Michael, who walk with those men whose trust is in“Michael, who walk with those men whose trust is in“Michael, who walk with those men whose trust is in
2311“God. 1 am Michael the Archangel, who minister unto“God. 1 am Michael the Archangel, who minister unto“God. 1 am Michael the Archangel, who minister unto
2312“all mankind in uprightness. and I have ministered unto“all mankind in uprightness. and I have ministered unto“all mankind in uprightness. and I have ministered unto
2313“you from your youth up until this hour, and 1 will“you from your youth up until this hour, and 1 will“you from your youth up until this hour, and 1 will
2314“never cease to minister unto you until I have brought“never cease to minister unto you until I have brought“never cease to minister unto you until I have brought
2315“you to Christ my eternal King. Inasmuch as ye have“you to Christ my eternal King. Inasmuch as ye have“you to Christ my eternal King. Inasmuch as ye have
2316“ministered unto me and unto my God with fulness of“ministered unto me and unto my God with fulness of“ministered unto me and unto my God with fulness of
2317strength Twill never forget your gifts, and 1 will neverstrength Twill never forget your gifts, and 1 will neverstrength Twill never forget your gifts, and 1 will never
2318“put your offerings and charities which ye have done“put your offerings and charities which ye have done“put your offerings and charities which ye have done
2319“to God in my name behind me. Did not ⲓ stand in“to God in my name behind me. Did not ⲓ stand in“to God in my name behind me. Did not i stand in
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2320ⲧⲓ ENCOMIUM OI" THEODOSIUS. ϯⲓⲧⲓ ENCOMIUM OI" THEODOSIUS. Ϯⲓti ENCOMIUM OI" THEODOSIUS. Tii
2321“your midst yesterday and hear what ⲅⲉ said to cach“your midst yesterday and hear what ⲅⲉ said to cach“your midst yesterday and hear what ge said to cach
2322“other in respect of your wonted gifts at the festival?“other in respect of your wonted gifts at the festival?“other in respect of your wonted gifts at the festival?
2323“Was not ⲓ with you when ye wept, and besought me,“Was not ⲓ with you when ye wept, and besought me,“Was not i with you when ye wept, and besought me,
2324“saying, “Entreat God to take us out of this world“saying, “Entreat God to take us out of this world“saying, “Entreat God to take us out of this world
2325since the hope of thy charity is taken away from us?”since the hope of thy charity is taken away from us?”since the hope of thy charity is taken away from us?”
2326“|p. 49] Did not I see you when ye brought forth your“|p. 49] Did not I see you when ye brought forth your“|p. 49] Did not I see you when ye brought forth your
2327“garments in which ye were accustomed to receive the“garments in which ye were accustomed to receive the“garments in which ye were accustomed to receive the
2328“Blessings, and wished to sell them for the sake of the“Blessings, and wished to sell them for the sake of the“Blessings, and wished to sell them for the sake of the
2329“sacrifice? 1 say unto you that I was present at all these“sacrifice? 1 say unto you that I was present at all these“sacrifice? 1 say unto you that I was present at all these
2330“times, and will be with you, and ⲛ never forget“times, and will be with you, and ⲛ never forget“times, and will be with you, and n never forget
2331any of the things which ye have done from your youthany of the things which ye have done from your youthany of the things which ye have done from your youth
2332“up until this present. and I will show forth them all for“up until this present. and I will show forth them all for“up until this present. and I will show forth them all for
2333"you before God, Who is my King; and verily your"you before God, Who is my King; and verily your"you before God, Who is my King; and verily your
2334“offerings have been received like those of Abel, and“offerings have been received like those of Abel, and“offerings have been received like those of Abel, and
2335“Noah, and \braham, because ye gave them in upright-“Noah, and \braham, because ye gave them in upright-“Noah, and \braham, because ye gave them in upright-
2336“ness of heart. Blessed are ye, and good shall come“ness of heart. Blessed are ye, and good shall come“ness of heart. Blessed are ye, and good shall come
2337"unto you, and as are your names. so shall your blessing"unto you, and as are your names. so shall your blessing"unto you, and as are your names. so shall your blessing
2338“be; for the interpretation of Dorotheos is ‘sacrifice of“be; for the interpretation of Dorotheos is ‘sacrifice of“be; for the interpretation of Dorotheos is ‘sacrifice of
2339"God, and the interpretation of Theopisthe is charity"God, and the interpretation of Theopisthe is charity"God, and the interpretation of Theopisthe is charity
2340“of God”“of God”“of God”
2341“I am the Archangel Michael who stand by the hands“I am the Archangel Michael who stand by the hands“I am the Archangel Michael who stand by the hands
2342of God, and ye have gotten for yourselves one to prayof God, and ye have gotten for yourselves one to prayof God, and ye have gotten for yourselves one to pray
2343“for you. I am Michael who receive your prayers, and“for you. I am Michael who receive your prayers, and“for you. I am Michael who receive your prayers, and
2344“supplications, and charities, and bring them up to God.“supplications, and charities, and bring them up to God.“supplications, and charities, and bring them up to God.
2345“And likewise it was I who went to Cornelius® and“And likewise it was I who went to Cornelius® and“And likewise it was I who went to Cornelius® and
2346“showed him the way of the life by baptism, which he“showed him the way of the life by baptism, which he“showed him the way of the life by baptism, which he
2347“received at the hands of Peter the chief of the Apostles.“received at the hands of Peter the chief of the Apostles.“received at the hands of Peter the chief of the Apostles.
2348“Fear ye not, for Ⲓ will not depart from you, and [I will“Fear ye not, for Ⲓ will not depart from you, and [I will“Fear ye not, for I will not depart from you, and [I will
2349be near unto you when my God draweth nigh unto you,be near unto you when my God draweth nigh unto you,be near unto you when my God draweth nigh unto you,
2350“because of your great charity towards me, |p. 50] as it“because of your great charity towards me, |p. 50] as it“because of your great charity towards me, |p. 50] as it
2351ⲓ See Acts x. 30.ⲓ See Acts x. 30.i See Acts x. 30.
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2352ⲓ SAINT MICHAEL ⲧⲡ ARCHANGEL.ⲓ SAINT MICHAEL ⲧⲡ ARCHANGEL.i SAINT MICHAEL tp ARCHANGEL.
2353“is written, ‘Draw nigh to God, and lle will draw nigh“is written, ‘Draw nigh to God, and lle will draw nigh“is written, ‘Draw nigh to God, and lle will draw nigh
2354“unto ⲟⲛ.“unto ⲟⲛ.“unto on.
2355“And now, O Dorotheos and Theopisthe, be strong,“And now, O Dorotheos and Theopisthe, be strong,“And now, O Dorotheos and Theopisthe, be strong,
2356“and take these things from my hands, for I have already“and take these things from my hands, for I have already“and take these things from my hands, for I have already
2357“told you that it is the increase (ⲟ usury), and that the“told you that it is the increase (ⲟ usury), and that the“told you that it is the increase (o usury), and that the
2358“crown (?) is mm the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the“crown (?) is mm the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the“crown (?) is mm the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the
2359“King of all the beings of heaven and earth. And 1“King of all the beings of heaven and earth. And 1“King of all the beings of heaven and earth. And 1
2360“have already given thanks unto you before God in return“have already given thanks unto you before God in return“have already given thanks unto you before God in return
2361“for your gifts and charities”. And when he had said“for your gifts and charities”. And when he had said“for your gifts and charities”. And when he had said
2362these things unto them, he gave them the money withthese things unto them, he gave them the money withthese things unto them, he gave them the money with
2363the [salutation of | peace. and went up to heaven with histhe [salutation of | peace. and went up to heaven with histhe [salutation of | peace. and went up to heaven with his
2364angels; and Dorotheos and Theopisthe looked after himangels; and Dorotheos and Theopisthe looked after himangels; and Dorotheos and Theopisthe looked after him
2365with fear until he had gone into heaven in the peacewith fear until he had gone into heaven in the peacewith fear until he had gone into heaven in the peace
2366of God; men.of God; men.of God; men.
2367And Dorotheos and Theopisthe his wife did as theAnd Dorotheos and Theopisthe his wife did as theAnd Dorotheos and Theopisthe his wife did as the
2368holy Archangel Michael commanded . them, and theyholy Archangel Michael commanded . them, and theyholy Archangel Michael commanded . them, and they
2369Ⲡⲉ the festival with joy, and they ate and glorifiedⲠⲉ the festival with joy, and they ate and glorifiedPe the festival with joy, and they ate and glorified
2370God; and they ceased not from the works of charityGod; and they ceased not from the works of charityGod; and they ceased not from the works of charity
2371which they were wont to do in the name of Michaclwhich they were wont to do in the name of Michaclwhich they were wont to do in the name of Michacl
2372until they ended their life.until they ended their life.until they ended their life.
2373And now, O my beloved, will not ye profit a littleAnd now, O my beloved, will not ye profit a littleAnd now, O my beloved, will not ye profit a little
2374by what ⲅⲉ have just heard? Is not this narrative sufby what ⲅⲉ have just heard? Is not this narrative sufby what ge have just heard? Is not this narrative suf
2375ficient to persuade your minds? Be ye not preventedficient to persuade your minds? Be ye not preventedficient to persuade your minds? Be ye not prevented
2376from bringing |your offerings] to God in the name offrom bringing |your offerings] to God in the name offrom bringing |your offerings] to God in the name of
2377Michael, for arc ye not now certain that it is MichaelMichael, for arc ye not now certain that it is MichaelMichael, for arc ye not now certain that it is Michael
2378the Archangel who will receive whatsoever ye give tothe Archangel who will receive whatsoever ye give tothe Archangel who will receive whatsoever ye give to
2379God, |p. 51] and that he will make it manifest beforeGod, |p. 51] and that he will make it manifest beforeGod, |p. 51] and that he will make it manifest before
2380Him on your behalf, and also that whatsoever ye giveHim on your behalf, and also that whatsoever ye giveHim on your behalf, and also that whatsoever ye give
2381in the name of the God of Michael, Ⲓⲉ will give a two-in the name of the God of Michael, Ⲓⲉ will give a two-in the name of the God of Michael, Ie will give a two-
2382fold increase to you through him, as He did to thesefold increase to you through him, as He did to thesefold increase to you through him, as He did to these
2383ⲓ.. James iv. 8.ⲓ.. James iv. 8.i.. James iv. 8.

Provenance

L0 witness (OCR)

title
Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel: Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894) — OCR
dialect
bohairic
source
corpus/incoming/w-boh-budge-st-michael-1894/saintmichaelarc00theouoft.pdf (staged 2026-09-23 by worker W-BOH; provenance, terms as fetched and SHA-256 in corpus/incoming/w-boh-budge-st-michael-1894/README.md); OCR by tools/batch_ocr.py (A5d, tools/run_a5d.sh), model coptic+eng; page files: L0/ocr/Incoming/saintmichaelarc00theouoft/pages
licence
public domain — E. A. Wallis Budge (d. 1934), Saint Michael the Archangel: Three Encomiums … the Coptic texts with extracts from Arabic and Ethiopic versions, London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner 1894; public domain in the United States by age (published before 1930) AND in Canada by the LICENCES.md §7 author-death-year rule (died ≤ 1971); scan from archive.org, identifier saintmichaelarc00theouoft, fetched 2026-09-23; the item states: possible-copyright-status NOT_IN_COPYRIGHT (no licenseurl, no rights); the second copy, StMichael3Encomiums, carries licenseurl http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
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OCR
tesseract coptic+eng (models/coptic.traineddata v3c), 300 dpi, psm 3, 398 of 398 pages, mean word confidence 74.6 (Tesseract's own figure — NOT a CER, CLAUDE.md §1.3); apparatus language eng (genre_map). Raw page text: the edition's apparatus, translation and running heads are interleaved with the Coptic, and a Greek or Latin word can come out as Coptic letters. `=== page N ===` markers are PDF pages
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Homilies/Saint Michael the Archangel — three encomiums (Budge 1894)/Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel- Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894).ocr.L0.txt

L1 Cairene

title
Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel: Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894) — OCR — Cairene
dialect
bohairic
source
generated from Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel- Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894).ocr.L0.txt (corpus/incoming/w-boh-budge-st-michael-1894/saintmichaelarc00theouoft.pdf (staged 2026-09-23 by worker W-BOH; provenance)
licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
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tools/cairene.py from_witness on the L0 text (L1 = Cairene(N(L0)), RI-038 2026-09-16; RI-029 2026-09-11; DECISIONS.md 2026-09-09: punctuation O-6, jinkim O-3; segmentation-aware jinkim + spelling verdicts from the PREDICTED segmentation, cairene.py rule 9 (C5c, RULED 2026-09-10); 2026-09-09 evening rulings: word division church, "until" base ϣⲁⲧⲉ-, nomina sacra ⲓ̅ⲥ̅/ⲡⲉⲭ︦ⲥ︦/Ⲑⲥ̅/Ⲩⲥ̅ expanded; numerals and abbreviations resolved by the normalization stage)
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Homilies/Saint Michael the Archangel — three encomiums (Budge 1894)/Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel- Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894).ocr.L1.txt

L2 Kemetic

title
Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel: Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894) — OCR — Kemetic
dialect
bohairic
source
generated from Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel- Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894).ocr.L1.txt
licence
CC BY-SA 4.0
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public
generated by
tools/coptic_to_kemetic.py convert() on the L1 text (letter rules of DECISIONS.md 2026-09-08)
file
Homilies/Saint Michael the Archangel — three encomiums (Budge 1894)/Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel- Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894).ocr.L2.txt

English

what it is
DRAFT English. Not a published translation: `existing` rows quote an aligned translation named in `basis`; `llm` rows are a language-model best guess from the dictionary gloss and context (Yousef asked for them, 2026-09-27; to be corrected later); check the source text before relying on any of it.
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0 quoted · 0 quoted with the alignment not cross-checked · 3,949 model drafts (marked “draft”)

Cite as:

Budge, Saint Michael the Archangel: Three Encomiums by Theodosius, Severus and Eustathius — the Coptic texts (1894) — OCR. corpus/incoming/w-boh-budge-st-michael-1894/saintmichaelarc00theouoft.pdf (staged 2026-09-23 by worker W-BOH; provenance, terms as fetched and SHA-256 in corpus/incoming/w-boh-budge-st-michael-1894/README.md); OCR by tools/batch_ocr.py (A5d, tools/run_a5d.sh), model coptic+eng; page files: L0/ocr/Incoming/saintmichaelarc00theouoft/pages. Layers as published by the Kemetic project (Yousef Hanna), 2026: Coptic · Cairene · Kemetic, /doc/homilies/saint-michael-the-archangel-three-encomiums-budge-1894/budge-saint-michael-the-archangel-three-encomiums-by-theodosius-severus-and-eust-4b6a3d/.

What the layers are

L0 witness
The text as its witness or edition has it, original spelling; its dialect is a description and is never standardized.
L0.5 transliteration
For Egyptian texts: the transliteration with the editors' marks turned into the symbols ° * < > _ ^ (ruled 2026-09-10). For papyri: the edition's Leiden marks as the same symbols, and the editors' readings beside the scribe's as ‹scribe→editors› (ruled PAP-3).
L1 Cairene
Standardized Greco-Bohairic spelling and grammar, generated by code from the layer above under the rulings of the project.
L2 Kemetic
The Kemetic alphabet, generated by code from L1.
English
Quoted translations where they exist, credited; otherwise model drafts, marked as drafts.