Bible Stories
He built a massive ark for his family and two of every animal on earth to survive a flood from God.
Who is Noah?
He gave away all his belongings at a young age after being orphaned. When Roman soldiers tortured and martyred him he always held faith. His name means "Father of Gold".
Saint Abanoub
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
He is the 118th pope of the Coptic Church
This day marks the anniversary of the Last Supper.
What is Holy Thursday?
He led the Israelites across the Red Sea and managed to keep everyone dry.
This martyr is known for being depicted upon a horse spearing a dragon.
Who is Saint George?
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
Philippians 4:13
This is the specific name of the breads made in preparation for communion, of which Abouna selects one.
This holiday marks the start of the Church, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles.
What is Pentecost
This creature swallowed Jonah for three days and three nights.
He is most known for his role in spreading Christianity across Egypt.
Saint Mark
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
Psalm 23
This is the name of the collection of churches that we are in communion with.
What are Oriental Orthodox Churches?
This is the holiday that commemorates the baptism of Jesus.
What is the Feast of the Theophany?
He was the youngest of the 12 sons of Jacob.
Joseph
He was the first Christian martyr to ever be killed for his faith. He was stoned.
Saint Stephen
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Galatians 5:22
What is 32?
On this day of Holy week, Jesus cursed a fig tree for showing a leaf but bearing no fruit.
He was the first King of Israel.
Who is Saul
He is considered one of the founders of monasticism (and of this church?)
Saint Anthony
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
John 14:6
The Council of Chalcedon established Dyophysitism for the Catholics (the belief that Christ is both fully divine and fully human in two distinct natures in one person), and this alternative belief for the Coptics. (Christ is both fully divine and fully human united in one nature)
What is Miaphysitism?
What is Tut?