– Another phase of hardships: churches were demolished, burned, and raided, the possession of Copts were confiscated and they were forced to dress in blue which is designated for “the people of the dhimma,” and the Pope was arrested and tortured
– This continued until the King of Nubia interfered
– Most of the Egyptian villages were devastated due to the bubonic plague
– The Pope spent the rest of his life among his people, strengthening them with their burden and preserving their faith, accepting those who return to faith, acknowledging their sin, and raising prayers with loving hearts that God would take away this agony from his people; Heaven responded
