Two Short Works

This Coptic work of the 5th century describes a profound encounter between St. Macarius and two angels, focusing on the spiritual state of souls at the moment of death. The narrative emphasizes that sinful souls emit a repugnant "stench" due to their evil deeds, both in life and after death, while righteous souls experience a different fate. The text also explains the Church's practice of offering prayers for the deceased on specific days, which provides comfort and hope to the souls as they tra