Wanas | |
|---|---|
| Child Martyr | |
| Born | 4th century |
| Died | 4th century |
| Venerated in | Coptic Orthodox Church Coptic Catholic Church |
| Feast | 16Hathor (25 November) |
| Patronage | lost things |
Saint Wanas (Coptic:Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ ⲓⲱⲁⲛⲛⲏⲥ;Arabic:القديس ونس) was aCoptic childmartyr born to poor parents fromThebes (nowLuxor), Egypt. He is venerated as the patron saint of lost things.[1]
St Wanas was an only son and a servant in the church.[1] He lived during a period of persecution under the Romans. He became known as a fearless and wise speaker who helped people to adhere to the Christian faith. Consequently, the Roman GovernorArianus of Alexandria (who later became a Christian martyr himself) was displeased when he heard of this saint. Arianus was the Roman ruler of Ansena (Antinoöpolis).[2] He sent soldiers with orders to make him abandon his faith. The child refused so the governor ordered him to be tortured by cutting off his head. That was on 16thHathor of the Coptic calendar. He was martyred during the same period as other child martyrs such asSaint Abanoub.[1][3][4][5]
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