Row 1
What city was Saint Timothy from?
Ansena
What was St. Timothy's role in the church?
He was a deacon in the church and was responsible for guarding the church books, and making copies.
What was St. Timothy's wife's name?
Mora
What did the Emperor order all Christians to do?
Forced them to worship idols
Because of all the tortures, St. Timothy gave in to the governor, obeyed his orders, and denied his faith. True or False?
FALSE- Despite all the tortures he was subjected to, St. Timothy stood firm in his faith, and never gave in to the governor.
How did many of the Christians become witnesses for Christ?
By standing strong in their faith and sacrificing their lives for the faith (Becoming martyrs)
What did Arianos, the governor of Ansena, order Saint Timothy to do?
He ordered him to bring all the church books to be burned and asked him to offer incense to the idols
How did Saint Timothy respond to the governor's orders?
St. Timothy refused and told the governor that the church’s books are very precious to him because they have the word of God.
During his suffering and torture, St. Timothy prayed to the Lord Jesus to give him courage and strengthen him. True or False?
TRUE
Why did the governor call for St. Timothy's wife?
He brought her in to tell her to convince her husband to change his mind and to offer incenses to the idols, in order to save himself from the pain and suffering.
How did Saint Mora react to Saint Timothy's tortures?
Mora was worried about St. Timothy and decided to speak to him. She was very sad to see him suffer and tried to convince him to appear to the governor as if he renounced his faith and offer incense to the idols, just so that the governor will let them return to their home safely.
What did Saint Timothy remind his wife of after she tried to convince him to renounce his faith in front of the governor?
He reminded her of their eternal life, the beautiful life that they will live in heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ. He also reminded her of the promises in the Bible.
Fill in the blank for the Memory Verse:
“Be faithful until _____, and I will give you the crown of _____.” Revelation 2:10
Death;Life
When Saint Mora heard the words of her husband reminding her of eternal life with Jesus, she repented and regretted her weakness and how she forgot the love of the Lord for her. True or False?
TRUE
What did Saint Mora tell the governor about her faith?
She told him that she is sticking to her faith and prefers to be martyred with my husband than to live in idolatry.
How did the governor react to Saint Mora when she said she would not give up her faith?
He was furious he ordered her to be tortured.
What happened to the 2 saints after much suffering and pain?
They received the crown of martyrdom
When is the commemoration of these saints in our church? (Coptic calendar)
The 5th of Hatour.
What does this story teach us?
To remain strong in our faith no matter what, and to learn from the church books, and saints. (Answers can vary)
Recite the memory verse
“Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Revelation 2:10