Meaning and origin of the of birthdies' names
This name means "heard of God"
Samuel (Samuel Soliman, 1 Mai)
Name of a saint we commemorated on Mirette Ghaly’s birthday (May 29) and also commemorate every 21st day of the Coptic month
The Holy and Pure Virgin St. Mary
He was born to a barren woman Hannah—who prayed to God for a child—and was raised in a temple by the priest Eli.
Samuel (Samuel Soliman's birthday May 1st)
What is the largest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
This name of Hebrew origin means "God is my strength"
Gabriel (Gabriel Antoon, 22 mai)
He was the first Pope of Alexandria and one of the Seventy Apostles. When he was celebrating the feast of the Resurrection, pagans attacked the church. They seized him and dragged him in the roads. His flesh was torn and scattered everywhere, and the ground of the city was covered with his blood. The angel of the Lord appeared to him and told him: 'O _____, the good servant, rejoice for your name has been written in the book of life, and you have been counted among the congregation of the saints.
Martyrdom of the Great Saint Mark, the Apostle, the Evangelist of the land of Egypt
He as one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Known as “the righteous one,” he was favored by his father.
Joseph (Youssef) - Fady Youssef's birthday of May 11
What is the largest organ on the human body?
Skin
This name name has religious connotations and means “redeemer” or “savior.”
Fadi ( Fady Youssef, 11 mai)
Popular Coptic saint we commemorated on the first day of the month (May 1st). He was offered a cup full of poison, made the sign of the cross, drank it and no harm came upon him.
St. George Prince of the Martyrs
He announced a few prophecies to Daniel the prophet in the old testament. Therefore the church gave him the title "the announcer" since he announces the mysteries of God and the good news to mankind.
Archangel Michael - Michael Daoud birthday May 23
What is the name for the holes on the Moon’s surface?
Craters
This name means “happy” or “cheerful”
Hilaria (Elaria Salib, 9 Mai)
Day of the commemoration of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ to Heaven
May 16th (8 Pashons)
She was admitted into a men's monastery under the name of _____ the Eunuch. Her sister was demon-possessed and brought to her monastery to be healed. ______ took her to her cell to heal her. She finally revealed herself to her dad the emperor and made him promise to let her return to her home, the monastery.
Saint- Hilaria - Elaria Salib's birthday May 9
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antartica
This name means “God’s Power”
Mehrael (Mehrael El Sayed, 13 Mai)
This great saint became bishop in 328 at age 33 and spent the next five decades fighting for Nicene orthodoxy. His name means "immortal" in greek.
St Athanasis the Apostolic, the 20th Pope of Alexandria (May 15, 2024 - Bashans 7, 1740)
At 12 twelve years she saw a boat filled with Christians who refused to deny the Lord Jesus Christ. She asked to join the boat that was on its way to torture these saints. The King torturing the Christians fell in love with her and desired her as a wife and begged her to deny the Lord Jesus Christ. She refused and he tortured her until she gained the crown of martyrdom
Saint- Mehrael - Mehrael El Sayed's birthday May 13
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid