A Silent Patriarch

Life and Legacy

By: Daniel Fanous

Narrated by: Jonah Martin

A Silent Patriarch is the first scholarly biography of the desert hermit who became a most unlikely patriarch. Until now, the details of his life have remained hidden. As patriarch, Kyrillos inherited a bleeding church, one confronted by political Islamism, an indifferent Muslim president, and the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood. Silent in the face of persecution, mockery, and criticism, Kyrillos stood at the head of a nearly impossible spiritual revolution. But by the time he reposed, everything had changed.

In this lucid biography, Daniel Fanous traces Kyrillos’ life from childhood, drawing upon hundreds of letters and sources never before seen, detailing Kyrillos’ unusual method of ecclesial reform, which speaks enduringly to the uncertainties of the present age. This is the story of Kyrillos VI, a most unlikely patriarch, a silent urban recluse.

About the author: Rev. Dr Daniel Fanous is dean and lecturer in theology and biblical studies at St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College in Sydney, Australia. He is the author of The Person of the Christ and Taught by God: Making Sense of the Difficult Sayings of Jesus. The SVS Press audiobook program is sponsored by The Orthodox Vision Foundation.

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Best book ever

Oh I will listen this audio 1000 times. It is this much sweet and dear to my heart.

this man’s life well worth reading

i found myself at the very edge of my seat with all of the politics and corruption happening in and out of the church at this time. and in the midst of all of that chaos you find a humble monk sent by god to heal a nation.

The only book I've read in the past ten years.

A blessing to all who hear this. It is very well narrated as well.

A rare account

This book is not only a must listen, it is a rare historical account of a tumultuous time that all Copts need to know about

Left Speechless

This is a must read for any Copt. This is the best account for St. Pope Kyrollos' life ever created, not only is it historical, but it also teaches deep lessons for any Christian to absorb. After listening to this book, your heart will force you to name St. Pope Kyrollos as one of your intersessors.