meaning of abanoub
Saint Abanoub (or Abanoub Al-Nahisy) is 4th-century Egyptian saint and martyr. His name means gold. He was born in Nehisa in the Nile Delta to a Christian parents. Abanoub was 12 when he was killed after being tortured for refusing to leave Christianity. [1] [2] [3] His feast day is July 31. His relics are preserved in St. Virgin Mary and St. Abanoub Churches in Samanoud in Egypt. He was born in the city of Nehisa (District of Talkha). His parents were pure and merciful and they reared him in the fear of God.