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What was St. Demiana's father's name?
Mark
What did St.Demiana turn the palace that her father gave her into?
A convent
Why was Diocletian killing Christians at the time?
Because they were refusing to worship idols.
How many virgins we're with St. Demiana?
40
Who was the emperor who tried to convince St. Demiana to worship idols?
Diocletian
St. Demiana's father was ruler of several districts in what country?
Egypt
What did the emperor order when Marcos said he confessed the Lord Jesus Christ to him?
He ordered him beheaded.
How old was St. Demiana when her father wanted her to get married?
15
Who did St.Demiana's father want her to marry?
His noble friend
Roman Empire
Why did Diocletian target St. Demiana?
He heard that she was the one that turned away Mark from worshipping idols.
Name one torture method that St. Demiana experienced.
Archangel Michael
What century does the story take place?
Third Century
How did the emperor convince St.Demiana's father to worship idols?
He promised to give him a higher position in the Roman Empire.
What idols did the romans worship?
Apollos and Artemis
Who buried the body of St. Demiana and the 40 virgins?
Queen Helen
What was the name of the monastery that Marcos wanted to send St. Demiana to when she was one years old?
Monestary of Al-Maymah
What was St. Demiana's response to her father after finding out he had knelt before idols?
I would have preferred to hear about your death rather than to hear that you have renounced your faith and forsaken God.
When is St. Demiana's feast
January 21st (13th of the Coptic month of Toba)