St Simon the Tanner - A man who Moved a Mountain

St Simon the Tanner: A Man Who Moved a Mountain is a children's book from our Kids Series. It tells how the faith of a humble Coptic saint moved the Mokattam (Muqattam) Mountain.

St Simon the Tanner was an ordinary man, neither a priest nor a monk, yet he is one of the best-known saints of the Coptic Orthodox Church. In the reign of Al-Muizz, the first Fatimid ruler of Egypt, Pope Abraam, the 62nd Patriarch, was challenged to prove the words of Matthew 17:20 about faith that moves mountains. The Virgin Mary guided him to seek the help of St Simon, through whom the miracle would be done.

St Simon's humility, prayer and service gave him faith strong enough for this amazing miracle, a sign of God's power and love in saving His people. Told through the eyes of Pope Abraam, the story will help every reader fall in love with a life of humility and trust in God, following St Simon's example.

Book details

• Format: Printed book (Kids Series)
• Pages: 26
• Published: 2021, St Shenouda Press
• ISBN: 9780645139471