Singing with St. Mena

In Coptic churches, one tale says a hymn, “Blessed of Mary,” honors St. Mena’s connection to the Virgin Mary, who blessed his birth. It tells how his mother, Euphemia, heard “Amen” from Mary’s icon, naming her son Mena. Children sing it softly at Mariut monastery, honoring Mena’s devotion through Mary’s intercession, who guided him to Christ. One tale says a girl sang this hymn during a difficult day, and through Mena and Mary’s intercession, she felt comforted.

This hymn honors God through Mena’s intercession. One tale says Ethiopian faithful hum it, celebrating Mena’s holy beginning. Coptic children learn it early, seeing Mena as blessed by Mary’s intercession. It links his miracles to her love, like a thread of gold. For kids, this hymn is a lullaby teaching that through Mena and Mary’s intercession, prayers are uplifted to Christ, bringing comfort in faith.