Saints
This saint was the first Patriarch of Alexandria, known as the founder of the Coptic Church and author of the Gospel that bears his name.
Saint Mark the Apostle
This man refused to deny Christ before Emperor Diocletian and became known as the “Prince of Martyrs.”
St George
After being attacked by demons in the desert, he became known as the Father of Monasticism and was visited by kings and emperors seeking wisdom.
Saint Anthony
She raised 40 virgins and boldly preached Christ before a pagan emperor.
St Demiana
How many days does the Coptic Church fast for Lent?
55 days
This saint is often called "the wonderworker"
Saint Mina
He was a soldier who is always depicted with 2 swords. (English name required, not arabic)
St Philopateer Mercurius
(FUN FACT - this saints actual name was Philopateer, but was given the name Mercurius when he joined the the Roman army)
He was a murderer and a thief but eventually converted to Christianity and became a monk. This monk also began the Baramous Monastery in Wadi El Natroun.
St Moses the Strong (the Black)
She disguised herself as a man and lived in a monastery, only being discovered after her death.
St Marina the Monk
The Coptic Church believes there are this many sacraments instituted by Christ.
Seven Sacraments
This saint is often known for gifting people who were poor and had the ability to help out people who were struggling with money.
St Nicholas
He is often known to have 2 desert animals in his icon?
St Mina the Wonderworker
This monk was known for his deep humility, hospitality, and the vision in which Christ appeared to him and washed his feet.
St Bishoy
She was beheaded by her own father and Origen the Scholar was her teacher.
St Barbara
What are the seven sacraments that Christ instituted?
Baptism, Chrismation, Holy Communion, Confession, Unction of the Sick, Marriage and Priesthood
She was a wealthy and educated woman from Alexandria who repented of her sins, lived 47 years in the desert, and was visited by Saint Zosima.
Saint Mary the Egyptian
A mother and her five sons who were tortured together but remained faithful until the end.
St. Rebecca and her sons
He was a Roman tutor to emperors but chose the monastic life in Egypt’s desert.
St Arsenius
The mother of St. Augustine, though not Egyptian, is venerated in the Coptic calendar for her persistence in prayer.
St Monica
How many times does the Coptic Church celebrate the Feast of the Cross in a year?
Twice
Though uneducated, this simple man was blessed with spiritual insight, humility, and miracles; he is remembered as “the Poor Man of Christ.” (HINT: He had a camel as a pet...AND was also known as Tegi)
Saint Reweis
This saint is known to have been martyred by being eaten by 2 lions?
St Ignatius of Antioch
These monks are often depicted wearing monastic robes with crowns at their feet. (HINT: They used to be the kings sons and St Macarius took care of them)
Sts Maximus and Domadius
This modern saint founded schools and orphanages and is remembered as a model of service to the poor in 20th-century Egypt.
Tamav Irene
He was the 20th Pope of Alexandria who defended the faith against Arius at the Council of Nicaea.
St Athanasius