Early Church Saints
This apostle is known as the “Rock” on which Christ built His Church.
Who is Saint Peter?
This young boy from Egypt was martyred for his strong faith and is the patron saint of children.
Who is Saint Abanoub?
The mother of Jesus and the Queen of Heaven.
Who is Saint Mary the Theotokos?
Known as the Father of Monasticism, he lived in the desert and prayed constantly.
Who is Saint Anthony the Great?
This feast celebrates the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What is the Feast of the Nativity?
This apostle was once a tax collector before following Jesus.
Who is Saint Matthew?
This saint was thrown into boiling oil but was unharmed and continued to preach Christ.
Who is Saint John the Evangelist?
This saint lived a sinful life before repenting and living in the desert for 47 years.
Who is Saint Mary of Egypt?
This saint was known for his deep friendship with wild animals, especially a lion who helped bury another monk.
Who is Saint Paul the Hermit?
The cross represents this central event of Christianity.
What is Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection?
This saint wrote most of the letters in the New Testament.
Who is Saint Paul?
This warrior-saint from Egypt was famous for his courage in battle and loyalty to Christ, and he appears riding a white horse in icons.
Who is Saint Mercurius (Abu Sefein)?
This woman followed Jesus to the cross and was the first to see Him after His resurrection.
Who is Saint Mary Magdalene?
This monk wrote many spiritual sayings and was a close friend of Saint Paul the Hermit.
Who is Saint Pachomius?
This feast celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey.
What is Palm Sunday?
This apostle doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw the wounds.
Who is Saint Thomas?
This courageous Egyptian soldier became known as the “Prince of Martyrs” after refusing to deny Christ before Emperor Diocletian.
Who is Saint George?
She was the sister of Moses and led the women in song after crossing the Red Sea.
Who is Miriam?
This saint was known for his great humility and love; he carried the sins of others in prayer and saw Christ many times.
Who is Saint Macarius of Egypt?
The icon of a saint often includes this around the head to show holiness.
What is a halo?
This saint was stoned to death and became the first Christian martyr.
Who is Saint Stephen?
This Coptic saint was martyred with her mother, St. Theophila, for refusing to deny her faith.
Who is Saint Demiana?
This early Christian saint was the mother of St. Constantine and discovered the Holy Cross.
Who is Saint Helena?
This holy father was known for his wisdom and miracles. Even demons feared his prayers, and people came from all over for healing.
Who is Saint Bishoy?
This feast commemorates the appearance of the Cross in the sky by Emperor Constantine.
What is the Feast of the Cross?