There are two recognized St. Samuels, one by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and also one by the Coptic Orthodox Church. Both were Egyptian Christians. The earleir St. Samuel was martyred in 309A.D. for being a Christian. He comforted other Christians working in the mines of Cilicia. This Samual is a Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Saint. The other St. Samuel is a Coptic Orthodox Saint born in the late 500s. He is known as Samuel the Confessor. A monastery in his name still exists in Egypt.
Also, it is to be remembered that the prophet Samuel from the Old Testament is a recognized Saint of the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, for he was saved through Christ in his belief, actions, and yearning done for the Savior to come.
St. Samuel of Edessa was a priest and theologian in the 5th century in Asia Minor (now Turkey). He wrote works opposing the Nestorian heresy and other deviations from Orthodox teaching. He died in 486 AD.
Hannah is sometimes used interchangeably with Anne and, yes, there is a Saint Anne.
Saint Hannah is a biblical figure from the Old Testament who is known for her story in the Book of Samuel. She lived in the ancient city of Shiloh in Israel.
confer: the King James Version Bible . Saint Samuel and four companions were Egyptians who visited Christians condemned to do hard labor in the mines during persecutions, to comfort them. They were arrested for this, tortured and beheaded. This is a basic short version. My son is named after ST. Samuel ...St. Samuel was born to Christian parents. His father was a holy priest named Silas and his mother's name was Ksimany. St. Samuel's parents were very rich and gave most of their money to the poor. Their door was continually open to the needy. For a long time they remained without children, but prayed continuously that God would send them a child. Finally, God answered their prayers and gave them St. Samuel in the year 598 A.D. St. Samuels' parents raised him in the love of God. When St. Samuel reached the age of 12, his father ordained him as a deacon. St. Samuel used to fast every day until sunset, prayed a great deal, and never ate meat or drank alcohol. His parents wanted to find him a wife, but St. Samuel refused and opted to devote his life to God.
St. Hannah is not formally recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. She is a figure from the Old Testament who is known for her faith and devotion to God, particularly for her prayer for a child, which led to the birth of Samuel.
Saint Samuel became a saint sometime during antiquity. His feast day occurs on December 5. He is considered a Coptic Orthodox saint.
Yes, there are several saints named Samuel.
Saint Samuel, also known as Samuel the Confessor, was born in Daklube, Egypt in the year 597. He died in Mount Qalamoun, Egypt in 693.
Saint Samuel the Confessor was born in Daklube, Egypt in 597. He died in Mount Qalamoun, Egypt in 693. This saint is honored in Oriental Orthodox Churches.
Sam is short for Samuel and there are saints named Samuel.
Saint Samuel the Confessor was born in 597 in Egypt, and passed away in 693. There is a major shrine dedicated to him in Egypt.
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Saint Samuel was a Coptic Orthodox Christian who was born in Egypt in 597. He was a strong Christian worker who was persecuted for his beliefs. He died in 693.
I have found several saints named Samuel but none is shown as being a patron saint.I have found several saints named Samuel but none is shown as being a patron saint.
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The address of the Samuel Cupples House is: 3673 W Point Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108
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