Cyprus Times

The Church Honors Saint Mary of Egypt on the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Published March 29, 2026, 07:09
The Church Honors Saint Mary of Egypt on the Fifth Sunday of Lent

The Church commemorates Saint Mary of Egypt on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, a figure who serves as an example of repentance. Saint Mary, despite her sinful past, found salvation through repentance and turning to God, reaching a high degree of holiness. Her story demonstrates the power of repentance and the hope for forgiveness, regardless of the depth of sins. Our Church teaches that repentance is a great benefit to man and that even the greatest sinners can find salvation through faith and change.