Calendar
How many months are in the Coptic New Year?
13
Who was the first martyr?
St. Stephen
Why was St. Anthony martyred?
He was preaching the word of God to Muslims
What is a martyr?
Confess/died/gave himself/herself up to Christ because of their faith
Which saint was carried by 2 camels?
St. Mina
What is the last month of the Coptic New Year?
Nesi
How was St. Peter martyred?
He was crucified upside down
Where were the 21 men martyred?
Libya
What is Nayrouz?
Feast of the martyrs and confessors; Coptic New Year
Who gave St. Philopater a sword?
Archangel Michael
What is the name of the first month of the Coptic New Year?
Tout
How many virgins were martyred with St. Demiana?
40 virgins
How many martyrs of Shiheet?
49
Where did the term "Nayrouz" originate?
The name of the feast comes from Persia, a festival of Nowruz, which originated in Ancient Iran which is still celebrated in the Middle East today.
Who wrote the biographies of the saints?
St. Julias of Akfhas
Which month has 5 days?
Nesi
Which saint was tortured for 7 years?
Saint George
How old was St. Abanoub when he was martyred?
12 years old
What is the name of the month that follows Thout in the Coptic calendar, showing the sequence of months in the year?
Beba
Pope Peter I
When did the Coptic Calendar begin?
284 AD
Who was the martyr that defeated Satan?
St. Marina
Who was the youngest martyr? How old was he?
Cyricus and mother Julitta, 3 years old
What's another name for the Coptic Year?
Anno Martyrdum (abbreviation A.M), or "Year of the Martyrs"
Red Dates:
Red = blood White = pure heart Pit = strong faith
Guava:
Guava = white inside Hard seeds = strong faith
Heart, soul and faith of martyrs, lots of seeds = lots of martyrs