Saint Karas
Coptic saint
About Saint Karas
Born 350. Saint Karas was an anchorite.
Cyrus the Anchorite, also known as Anba Karas (, ), was a saint of the Coptic Orthodox Church who lived during the late fifth and early sixth centuries.
According to his life, written by the Coptic monk Bemwah , and translated from the Syrian Monastery manuscripts by Archdeacon Aziz Nashed, he spent 57 years in isolation in the Scetis Desert in communion with God who visited him every day in his cave.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saint Karas?
coptic saint
When was Saint Karas born?
Saint Karas was born in 350.
When did Saint Karas die?
Saint Karas died in Wadi El Natrun.
What was Saint Karas's occupation?
Saint Karas was an anchorite.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saint Karas. https://biography.guide/saint-karas/
MLA: "Saint Karas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saint-karas/.
Chicago: "Saint Karas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saint-karas/.
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