The poem “Arise, Defeat the Devil” was written by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III in 1948. It is one of his most powerful reflections on the Resurrection, overflowing with faith, mercy, and victory. The poem presents Christ as the risen Savior who restores hope and conquers darkness.

🌿 Main Idea:
The Pope writes:
“Arise, strengthen the faith of the shepherds, gather the scattered flock, forgive Peter his weakness, and wipe away Mary Magdalene’s tears.”
Here, the risen Christ appears as the compassionate Redeemer who heals the broken and renews the fearful.

💫 Spiritual Dimension:
The poem highlights Christ’s tenderness after the Resurrection — forgiving Peter, comforting the Magdalene, and patiently convincing Thomas of the truth. It celebrates the triumph of love over fear, mercy over weakness, and faith over doubt.

🔥 Faithful Reflection:
“Reveal Your wounds to convince Thomas whose doubt was strong.”
Through this image, the Pope shows that Christ’s wounds became proof of His love — not symbols of pain but signs of victory, calling every believer to deeper faith.

💖 Final Message:
The poem is a call for every believer to rise with Christ and defeat the devil within. The Resurrection is not only a past event but a living power — a daily victory of faith over sin and of light over darkness.

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