Facts about Nayrouz
We eat red dates during the feast. What does the red skin symbolizes?
the blood of the martyrs
Why did the copts switch to the coptic calendar ?
To honor those who died for their faith under Roman persecution.
This Martyr learned about Christ by her friend St Julianna, despite being isolated by her father.
St Barbara
What is a group of dogs called?
A pack
Who painted the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel?
Michael Angelo
We eat red dates during the feast. What does the white flesh represent ?
the purity of the hearts of the martyrs
What is the date of Nayrouz feast in the coptic calendar?
1st of Thout
This Coptic Saints was martyred by Emperor Diocletian with her 5 children.
St. Rebecca the Martyr
What's the capital city of Germany?
Berlin
Botany is the scientific study of what?
plants
We eat red dates during the feast. What does the hard seed stands for ?
The strength of the Martyr's faith
What year of the Gregorian calendar did the Coptic calendar (Anno Martyrum) start? (year 1 of Anno Martyrum)
284 AD
When this saint's four sons were arrested for confessing Christ, she hurried to strengthen them rather than persuade them to deny Him. In prison, the Virgin Mary encouraged her. Her and her sons refused to offer incense to idols and received martyrdom together. Their home later became a church. What is the name of this Saint?
Mother Dolagy
What was the first Disney animated film based on the life of a real person?
Pochahontas
What is the name of the Spanish city where you can see the Alhambra?
Granada
What other fruit is eaten during Nayrouz and why ?
Guava : its white color symbolizes the pure hearts of the saints
How many months are in the coptic calendar ?
13 months
This soldier saint was martyred by Emperor Diocletian. We celebrate his martyrdom anniversary on 27 Tubah (February 4) and the consecration of his church on 1 Ba'unah (June 7). He is also known under the name of St Phoebammon
Saint Abu Fam
What organ does an octopus have three of?
heart
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
During Nayrouz, we sing hymns in a joyful tune. For how many days do we keep the joyful celebrations and hymns?
16-day feast period ending on the Feast of the Cross (September 27 (or 28 preceding a leap year)).
How many days are in the last month of the coptic calendar ?
5 days (6 days in a leap year)
What's the name of the brother of St. Scelapious (or Aesculapius) who was martyred with him ?
Saint Dioscorus
Which country invented ice cream?
China
What is the river with the largest volume of water in the world?
Amazon