St. Barthlomew

Moses stands as one of the greatest figures in the Old Testament—the prophet, liberator, and mediator between God and His people. Born in Egypt during a time of persecution, he was saved from death as a baby and raised in Pharaoh’s household. But it was in the wilderness, through a burning bush, that he encountered the living God and received his divine calling (Exodus 3).

God chose Moses to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, performing mighty signs and wonders, including the parting of the Red Sea. He then led the people through the desert for forty years, enduring their rebellion while interceding on their behalf.

At Mount Sinai, Moses received the Ten Commandments—the Law—which became the foundation of the covenant between God and His people. Scripture tells us that “the Lord used to speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend” (Exodus 33:11), making him a unique prophetic figure.

Though he was not permitted to enter the Promised Land, Moses is remembered as the one who saw God’s glory and who prefigured Christ, the ultimate deliverer. In the Transfiguration (Luke 9:30), Moses appears beside Jesus, symbolizing the fulfillment of the Law in Him.