Saint Copra of Egypt

Saint Copra of Egypt, a desert hermit renowned for his steadfast faith, lived in the Egyptian wilderness. His vocation centered on prayer and solitude, though he played a pivotal role in guiding Saint Patermutius toward Christianity. At the age of forty-five, during the brutal persecutions under Emperor Julian the Apostate, Copra was arrested for refusing to sacrifice to idols. Julian, employing flattery and promises of wealth, sought to