Bravery and Wonders

Tradition says the governor, desperate to break Mena, ordered soldiers to tie him above a blazing fire to burn his faith away, expecting cries of surrender. One tale says Mena praised Christ in prayer, and the fire did not harm him. Through God’s grace, he was protected, and tradition says the crowd watched, stunned, as he stood unharmed. One tale says a few pagans dropped their idols, seeking Christ in prayer.

This wonder showed Mena’s trust in action. He trusted Christ’s presence sustained him. In Ethiopian tales, this moment paints Mena as a protector whose faith could overcome any trial. One tale says a child in the crowd, scared for Mena, sought Christ in prayer for the first time and felt peace—Mena’s courage taught her to trust. For kids today, Mena’s steadfast faith is a call to stand firm, as Christ gives strength to face troubles.