About Saint Bashnouna
Lived AD 12 – 1164. Saint Bashnouna was a monk.
Bashnouna (died 19 May 1164) was a Coptic saint and martyr.
According to his hagiography, Bashnouna was a monk in the Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great in Scetes. He was arrested by the Fatimid authorities during the caliphate of Al-'Āḍid, and threatened to face death if he were not to convert to Islam. Having refused, Bashnouna was burned alive on 24 Pashons, 880 (19 May 1164 AD) His relics were buried at the Church of Saint Sergius in Cairo.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saint Bashnouna?
Egyptian saint and martyr
When was Saint Bashnouna born?
Saint Bashnouna was born in AD 12 in Egypt.
When did Saint Bashnouna die?
Saint Bashnouna died on 26 May 1164 in Egypt.
What was Saint Bashnouna's occupation?
Saint Bashnouna was a monk.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saint Bashnouna. https://biography.guide/saint-bashnouna/
MLA: "Saint Bashnouna." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saint-bashnouna/.
Chicago: "Saint Bashnouna." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saint-bashnouna/.
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