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Saint Mark the Evangelist

Μᾶρκος

Libya

c. 12 CE – 68 CE (56 years old)

Native of Cyrene in eastern Libya who authored the Gospel of Mark, founded the Christian Church of Alexandria, and is revered as the first Pope of Alexandria and patron saint of Venice.

Alexandria, Egypt

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Sidi Belyout

سيدي بليوط (أبو الليوث)

Morocco

c. 1730 – c. 1795 (~65 years old)

Supreme patron saint of Casablanca, surnamed 'Abu al-Layth' (Father of Lions) in legend for taming wild beasts, whose sanctuary gave its name to the central city district.

Casablanca, Morocco

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Sidi Fredj of Algiers

سيدي فرج

Algeria

c. 1420 – c. 1490 (~70 years old)

15th-century Sufi anchorite and coastal guardian whose sanctuary gave its name to the historic peninsula of Sidi Fredj west of Algiers.

Sidi Fredj (Staoueli, Algiers), Algeria

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Neolin (The Delaware Prophet of the Master of Life)

Neolin

United States

c. 1725 – c. 1775 (~50 years old)

A Lenni Lenape (Delaware) spiritual visionary, Neolin ascended to the celestial realm of the Master of Life (Kitanitowit) in 1761, receiving the Great Map of the Soul and preaching pan-tribal unity, inspiring Chief Pontiac's famous rebellion.

Tuscarawas Valley, United States

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Mallinatha (19th Tirthankara of Jainism)

मल्लिनाथ

India

Ancient Cosmic Era – Ancient Cosmic Era

The 19th Tirthankara of Jainism (celebrated in the Shvetambara tradition as Princess Malli, the only female Tirthankara), Mallinatha famously enlightened six warring kings through the brilliant parable of the golden urn filled with decay.

Shikharji, India

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Shantinatha (16th Tirthankara & Universal Emperor)

शान्तिनाथ

India

Ancient Cosmic Era – Ancient Cosmic Era

Unique in holding both the supreme temporal title of Chakravartin (Emperor of the World) and the supreme spiritual title of Tirthankara, Shantinatha pacified terrible epidemics and wars before abdicating all earthly dominion to preach cosmic peace.

Giridih, India

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Neminatha / Arishtanemi (22nd Tirthankara of Jainism)

नेमिनाथ / अरिष्टनेमि

India

c. 3200 BCE – c. 3100 BCE (~100 years old)

The 22nd Tirthankara of Jainism and cousin of Lord Krishna, Neminatha famously turned back from his own lavish wedding procession upon hearing the terrified cries of animals caged to be slaughtered for the feast, renouncing all wealth for Mount Girnar.

Junagadh, India

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Ajitanatha (Second Tirthankara of Jainism)

अजितनाथ

India

Ancient Cosmic Era – Ancient Cosmic Era

The second Tirthankara of Jainism, Ajitanatha ('The Unconquerable') was born to King Jitasatru and Queen Vijaya in Ayodhya; he conquered the inner enemies of attachment and aversion, attaining Moksha atop the sacred peaks of Shikharji.

Giridih, India

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Rishabhanatha / Adinatha (First Tirthankara of Jainism)

ऋषभनाथ / आदिनाथ

India

Ancient Cosmic Era – Ancient Cosmic Era

The first Ford-Maker (Tirthankara) of the present cosmic time cycle and founder of the Ikshvaku dynasty, Rishabhanatha taught humanity agriculture, writing, statecraft, and arts before renouncing his empire to teach universal non-violence (Ahimsa).

Mount Kailash, China

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Anna the Prophetess (Daughter of Phanuel)

חַנָּה בַּת־פְּנוּאֵל / Ἄννα

Israel

c. 90 BCE – c. 5 CE (~94 years old)

An octogenarian prophetess from the northern tribe of Asher, Anna spent decades in continuous temple prayer and fasting, immediately recognizing the Messiah at His Presentation and proclaiming redemption to all waiting in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem, Israel

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Simeon the God-Receiver (Righteous Prophet of Jerusalem)

שִׁמְעוֹן / Συμεών

Palestine

c. 80 BCE – c. 10 CE (~89 years old)

The venerable elder of Jerusalem who lived in devout expectation of the 'Consolation of Israel,' Simeon was revealed by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before holding the Messiah in his arms.

Jerusalem, Israel

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Agabus (Apostolic Prophet of Antioch)

Ἄγαβος

Palestine

c. 5 CE – c. 68 CE (~63 years old)

A prominent early Christian prophet of the apostolic church in Jerusalem and Antioch, Agabus demonstrated genuine charismatic prophecy by foretelling a worldwide famine under Emperor Claudius and Paul's arrest in Jerusalem.

Antakya, Turkey

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Al-Khidr (The Verdant One / Sage of Divine Knowledge)

الخضر

Jordan

Ancient Era – Legendary Era

The enigmatic mystic master and servant of God endowed with esoteric divine knowledge ('Ilm al-Ladunni), Al-Khidr famously guided Moses on an allegorical voyage that unveiled the hidden providence governing cosmic events.

Haifa, Israel

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Luqman the Wise (Sage and Teacher of Monotheism)

لقمان الحكيم

Egypt

c. 1050 BCE – c. 980 BCE (~70 years old)

Honored in the Quran with a dedicated surah bearing his name, Luqman the Wise was an ancient Nubian sage endowed by God with profound wisdom, renowned for his moral fables and tender ethical counsel to his son.

Ramla, Israel

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Huldah (Keeper of the Wardrobe and Prophetess)

חֻלְדָּה הַנְּבִיאָה

Palestine

c. 660 BCE – c. 600 BCE (~60 years old)

The venerated Jerusalem prophetess who resided in the Second Quarter, Huldah was sought out by the High Priest and royal delegation to authenticate the rediscovered Book of the Law, establishing canonical scripture and sparking Josiah's Great Reform.

Jerusalem, Israel

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Deborah (Prophetess, Judge, and Mother in Israel)

דְּבוֹרָה

Palestine

c. 1200 BCE – c. 1130 BCE (~70 years old)

The only female Judge of ancient Israel, Deborah sat beneath the Palm of Deborah dispensing impartial justice, rallying the disunited tribes to throw off Canaanite oppression, and composing one of the oldest poetic victory odes in world literature.

Kedesh, Israel

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Nathan (Royal Prophet and Conscience of David)

נָתָן הַנָּבִיא

Palestine

c. 1030 BCE – c. 965 BCE (~65 years old)

Court prophet and fearless moral counselor to King David, Nathan delivered the everlasting Davidic Covenant and later boldly confronted the sovereign over his grave sin with Bathsheba through the immortal parable of the ewe lamb.

Jerusalem, Israel

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Malachi (The Messenger of the Covenant)

מַלְאָכִי

Palestine

c. 480 BCE – c. 420 BCE (~60 years old)

Closing the Hebrew prophetic canon, Malachi ('My Messenger') engaged the returned exiles in penetrating Socratic dialogue, condemning corrupt priesthood, marital unfaithfulness, and cheating of the poor, while foretelling the coming of Elijah.

Jerusalem, Israel

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