Coptic Months
How many months are in the Coptic Year?
13
“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Cain
Who is the first Martyr in the Bible?
St. Stephan
When is the Nayrouz Feast?
September 11th
On the ark, how many of each animal did Moses bring?
None. Moses did not have an ark, Noah did.
What is the shortest month in the Coptic calendar?
Nasie, the last month - 13 days
“Let my people go.”
Moses
Who was the Roman soldier who was tortured for 7 years before he was beheaded?
St. George
Why do we eat dates during the Nayrouz?
Dates are red like the blood of the martyrs and the hard seed inside is like their strong faith.
Who was the fastest runner in the Bible?
Adam. He was first in the human race.
What Coptic month do we celebrate the Nativity and St. Mary in?
Kiahk
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”
John the Baptist
Which Emperor killed the most martyrs?
Emperor Diocletian
Why do we eat Guava during the Nayrouz?
Guavas are white from the inside like the martyrs' hearts.
I am seen in visions, bright and clear,
yet written down I bring both hope and fear.
I am sealed, opened, and sung as a scroll,
I tell of kingdoms rising and fall. What am I?
Book of Revelation
What Coptic year did we start this year?
1740
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua
Who was one of the youngest male martyrs? (12 years old)
St. Abanoub
Why do we celebrate the Nayrouz Feast?
To commemorate the martyrs
In the dessert I was found
Hotter than the sand on the ground
A strange sight to him that was tending a flock
He couldn't believe I can talk
What Am I?
The Burning Bush
Name the Coptic Months
Tout, Babah, Hator, Kiakh, Toba, Amshir, Baramhat, Baramouda, Bashans, Paona, Epip, Mesra, Nasie
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Paul (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Who gave many saints the crown of martyrdom and gained the crown of martyrdom himself?
St. Paul
What does the word Nayrouz mean?
"New Day" in Persian
It is greater than God and more evil than the devil. The poor have it, the rich need it and if you eat it you'll die. What is it?
Nothing.
Nothing is greater than God, nothing is more evil than the devil, the poor have nothing, the rich need nothing, and if you eat nothing you will die.