Mirax of Egypt explained

Mirax
Feast Day:	December 11
Venerated In:	Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Catholic Churches

The martyr Mirax (fl. 7th century) was raised by Christian parents in the city of Tanis, Egypt. He renounced his faith to enter the service of an emir, to the great grief of his family.^[1] Mirax's parents resorted to prayer with great devotion for the redemption of their son. Mirax returned to his family and, after much counsel, decided to publicly declare his return to the Christian faith. Consequently, Saint Mirax was tortured, beheaded, and his body cast into the sea.^[1]

Saint Mirax is celebrated by the Eastern Christian Churches on 11 December. ^{[2] [3]}

See also

• Anthony the Great
• Mary of Egypt
• Forty Martyrs of Sebaste
• Coptic Orthodox Church

Notes and References

1. http://oca.org/saints/lives/2013/12/11/103522-martyr-mirax-of-egypt "Martyr Mirax of Egypt", Orthodox Church in America
2. Web site: Holy Martyr Mirax - Commemorated December 11. 2021-08-13. www.orthodox.net.
3. Web site: Saint Luke Orthodox Church - Saints - Saints by Day - January - 1st. 2021-08-13. www.stlukeorthodox.com.