Christian feast day: Abanoub

Abanoub or Abanob or Abanoub Al-Nahisy is a 4th-century Christian saint and martyr from Egypt. His name is related to the Egyptian god Anoubis. He was born in Nehisa in the Nile Delta to Christian parents. Abanoub was 12 years old when he was killed and beheaded, after being tortured for refusing to leave Christianity. His feast day is July 31. His relics are preserved in St. Virgin Mary and St. Abanoub Churches in Sebennytos, Egypt. His title is often The Child Martyr.