Overview
Beshoy Adel Khalaf
بيشوي عادل خلف
Birth
1990
Martyrdom
15 February 2015
Profession
Construction worker
Birthplace
Al-Aour Village, Samalout Center, Minya Governorate
A quiet, gentle young man deeply loved by all in his village. Known for his religious devotion and commitment to attending church. He traveled to Libya to work in construction to earn a living, fund his marriage, and establish his independent life, in addition to helping his family with living expenses. He faced the moment of abduction with great courage, remaining steadfast in his faith until his final moments.
Event
The 21 Coptic Martyrs of Libya
15 February 2015 · Libya
On 15 February 2015, the terrorist group ISIS published a video showing the beheading of 21 Christians held captive in Sirte, Libya — twenty of them Egyptian Copts and one from Ghana. Pope Tawadros II gave them the title 'Martyrs of the Faith' and canonized them as saints just one week after the incident, on 21 February 2015.
Church
Church of the Martyrs of Faith and Homeland
Al-Aour Village (currently Martyrs' Village), Samalout Center, Minya Governorate