The 21 Martyrs
How many of 21 martyrs of Libya were from Al Our?
13
Deir Dronka overlooks which major river?
The Nile River
Which saints is each cathedral named after
St Mark, St Peter and St Paul
Who is Coptic Orphan’s 100,000th child?
Philopateer
Which famous structure in Egypt is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What did Matthew, the non-Egyptian martyr, reportedly say that affirmed his faith?
Their God is my God
Name the current abbot of each monastery.
Deir El-Muharrq: Anba Pigol
Deir Dronka: Anba Youannes
Which Coptic Pope oversaw the construction and inauguration of St Mark’s Cathedral?
Pope Kyrillos VI
How many girls at the orphanage were first supported in 1988?
45
What is Cairo’s main outdoor market known for crafts, jewellery, and souvenirs?
Khan El Khalili
Name 5 of the 21 martyrs.
Bishoy, Samuel, Hany, Melad, Abanoub, Ezzat, Yousef, Kirillos, Majed, Samuel, Malak, Bishoy, Mena, Girgis, Tawadros, Essam, Luke, Jaber, Malak, Sameh, Matthew
According to tradition, how long did the Holy Family stay at Muharraq Monastery?
Around 6 months
How many Christians were martyred in the Botroseya bombing in 2016?
29
When did the sponsorship program begin?
1999-2000
Which queen was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt?
Cleopatra
In which year were the bodies of the martyrs returned to Egypt?
2018
Which 20th century saint’s body is located in the church of St George in the Muharraq Monastery?
Fr Mikhail el-Behairy
Which monastery is located at the cathedral complex in el Abbasseya?
St Rewis Church (Al Khandak Monastery)
When were the first Coptic Orphans offices opened in Australia?
2002-2003
Which pudding drink is traditionally served in Egypt during winter?
Sahlab
Which two martyrs were brothers?
Samuel Stephanos Kamel and Bishoy Stephanos Kamel
Which Bible book is famously read entirely in Coptic during Holy Week at Muharraq Monastery?
Revelations
Which prime minister is buried in the crypt of the Botroseya?
Boutrous Ghali
How many generations stood steadfast in their faith for you to be Coptic today?
48 generations
Which sea borders Egypt to the east?
The Red Sea