Saint Pope Kyrillos VI
Saint Pope Kyrillos VI
A life of prayer and service, explored through stories, letters, and an ongoing reading journey.
Explore the stories
Get to know Father Mina, follow the years that led to his patriarchate, and read what he wrote about caring for others.
A life in time: the early years
Selected milestones drawn from Daniel Fanous’s research and Kyrillos VI’s letters.
1902
Azer Youssef Atta is born
The life of the future Pope Kyrillos VI begins in Egypt.
1927–28
Monastic life
He enters Baramous Monastery and becomes Monk Mina.
1931
Ordained a priest
Father Mina continues his monastic formation.
1936
The windmill at Moqattam
A place of solitude becomes part of his life of prayer and service.
A life in time: ministry and leadership
Selected milestones drawn from Daniel Fanous’s research and Kyrillos VI’s letters.
1947–48
Ministry in Old Cairo
Saint Menas’ church and a hostel for university students become part of his ministry.
1959
Called to the patriarchate
His first pastoral message speaks about responsibility, prayer, and cooperation.
1960
Faith expressed through care
His Nativity letter connects belief with practical service to others.
1971
The close of his earthly life
Kyrillos VI dies after serving as patriarch from 1959.
A place connected to his legacy
Views of the Monastery of Saint Mina, photographed by the contributors credited below.
Saint Mina Monastery
Visitors in the courtyard at the Monastery of Saint Mina.
The cathedral at Saint Mina
A view photographed in 2009.Reading alongside the history
A Silent Patriarch by Daniel Fanous is the starting point for my reading journal. I’m still in its early stages.