St Wanas – The Child Martyr of Courage

He was only eleven years old. A child from Thebes, born into a world of fear — yet filled with unshakable faith. When the empire demanded his silence, he spoke the name of Christ with a voice that could not be broken.In this episode of Voices of the Saints, we journey into the story of St Wanas, the boy who defied an empire and won the crown of martyrdom. Through innocence, faith, and unimaginable courage, his light still shines centuries later — reminding us that true strength can come from the smallest of hearts.Listen with headphones for the full immersive experience of narration, music, and reverence. This episode is based on accounts from the Coptic Synaxarium, early church tradition, and other historical sources. While we’ve done our best to ensure accuracy and reverence, some elements have been adapted or dramatized for narrative and production purposes. Our goal is to honour the spirit and message of the saints while making their stories engaging and accessible to modern listeners.