Saints of the Old Testament
In the belly of a big fish, this renegade learned the power of repentence
Who is Jonah?
He was older than Jesus in age, but preached Jesus came before him- this prophet and martyr was known as the frontrunner and baptizer
Who is Saint John the Baptist?
From Ethiopian descent, once a thief and murderer, he repented and became a desert father, priest, and comforter who wrote rules for the monks.
Who is St. Moses the Black?
One of the patriarchs, he was known as the man of prayer
Who is Pope Kyrollos?
She is known as the desert mother- she met the priest Zosima and know his story even though she never met him
Who is St. Mary of Egypt?
Known as the last judge in the old testament and the anointer of kings- God spoke to him while he was a little boy
Who is Samuel the prophet?
Enduring imprisonment and suffering, this martyr wrote the most books in the new testament
Who is Saint Paul?
Known as the father of all monks, he led the way of monastic life in Egypt
Who is St. Anthony
He was the Bishop of Fayoum and Giza- known for selfless giving, he was known as the friend of the poor
Who was Anba Abram?
She was a widower who had 5 children and raised them in the fear of God
Who is Saint Rebecca?
She is originally a gentile from Moab, but through her love and loyalty became a great-grandmother to King David and to the Lord Jesus Christ
Who is Ruth?
This disciple was crucified upside down because he said he wasn’t worthy to die like Jesus
Who is Saint Peter?
Dedicated to God from birth, he was known for carrying Jesus up a mountain.
Who is Anba Bishoy?
A Roman soldier, the Archangel Michael appeared to him and gave him a second sword. After his martyrdom, his relics were taken to Egypt.
Who is St. Philopateer Mercurius?
She refused to get married and became the bride of the prairie- her dad knelt before idols but she brought him back to the faith.
Who is St. Demiana?
This prophet never saw death, but went to heaven in a chariot of fire
Who is Elijah?
Depicted with a book and a lion, this martyr brought Christianity to Egypt
Who is Saint Mark?
Known for his preaching and public speaking, he was known as “the golden mouthed”
Who is St. John Chrysostom?
A close friend of Pope Kyrolos and worker of miracles- he is known as the wonder worker
Who is St. Mina the Wonder Worker
He was 12 years old when he was martyred, his name in Coptic means gold.
Who is St. Abanoub?
Sentenced to burn for their faith, God sent an angel to keep these 3 safe in the fiery furnace
Who are Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
(Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah- Hebrew names)
One of the 7 deacons, he was stoned to death and was the first martyr to die for Christ
Who is Saint Stephen the protomartyr?
A monk in the desert, God provided for him a ½ loaf of bread brought by a crow each day- and when St. Anthony visited him, the crow brought a full loaf
Who is Anba Paula?
A pope of Alexandria, this man defended the faith against a dangerous heresy
Who was St. Athanasious?
Mentioned in the gospel of Luke, she was healed by Jesus. She was the wife of Chuzza and supported Jesus and the disciples in their travels.
Who is St. Joanna?