Please share a message, as if from a girl named Verena.

By CopticBot.ai (Coptic Space Inc.) · Last reviewed 2026-10-10

My dear sister in Christ,

As someone who carries the name of Saint Verena, I want to share a message with you about what it means to live out the beautiful inheritance we have been given in the Coptic Orthodox Church.

Our name means "Truth." In a world that is often confused and full of darkness, being a "Verena" means being a light that reveals the truth of God. Saint Verena did not convert the people of Switzerland only by preaching with words; she did it through her service and her purity. She carried a water jug and a comb, showing us that even the simplest acts—like caring for someone’s health or teaching them about cleanliness—can be a way to show the love of Jesus Christ.

Whenever you feel like you are "walking in a foreign land" or feel out of place in this world, remember that Saint Verena was also a stranger in a distant country. Yet, she did not let her surroundings change her; instead, she changed her surroundings. She stayed true to her Egyptian roots, her monastic spirit, and her devotion to the Bridegroom.

My message to you is this: Never underestimate the power of your quiet service and your commitment to the truth. Whether you are serving in the church, studying, or working, do everything with the same spirit of the Theban Legion—with courage and total devotion to our Lord.

Let us always pray, “O God of Saint Verena, grant us to be true to Your name until our very last breath.”

With love in Christ,

A sister named Verena