A priest. A wife who begged him to come inside. A street he refused to leave.

Sinai, 2013. Egypt has just broken open. The security outside the churches is gone. Everyone knows what that means. Abouna Mina Aboud knows too — and he stays anyway.

This is the true story of a boy who lost his father too young, found God in the silence that followed, waited years for a calling that seemed like it would never come — and became, in the end, a shepherd in the fullest sense of the word. Not the one who feels no danger. The one who stands where the danger is.

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This episode contains dramatized scenes and dialogue based on documented historical accounts. Certain details of atmosphere and internal reflection have been recreated for narrative purposes while remaining faithful to the historical record.

Introduction Music Generated by Renee Annabelle Sieff
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This episode is based on accounts from the Coptic Synaxarium, early church tradition, and other historical sources. While we’ve done our best to ensure accuracy and reverence, some elements have been adapted or dramatized for narrative and production purposes. Our goal is to honour the spirit and message of the saints while making their stories engaging and accessible to modern listeners.