Menas of Egypt, variously spelled in different traditions, was an Egyptian Christian martyr and wonder-worker now regarded as one of the main Coptic saints due to the many miracles that have been attributed to his intercession and prayers. According to tradition, Menas was a Coptic soldier in the Roman army martyred because he refused to recant his Christian faith.
Christian feast day: Menas
On November 11, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Menas. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of November 11, a notable event in this corner of history.
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