Saint Copra of Egypt
Also known as: Copres; Copretes
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Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
July 9
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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
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