Abdel Messih El-Makari was a 20th-century Coptic Orthodox monk and priest from Egypt. Born in 1892 in the Matai district, he eventually sought a monastic life at the Monastery of Saint Macarius in the Wadi El-Natrun desert. Although his early attempts to enter the monastery were resisted by his father, he eventually achieved his calling. Known for his deep compassion and ascetic lifestyle, he lived as a humble servant to the poor and was recognized for his spiritual gifts.