St. Mary
St. Mary is given this special title, which means "Mother of God."
Theotokos
Known as the "Star of the Desert" and the "Father of Monasticism," this saint lived a life of prayer alone in the Egyptian desert.
St. Anthony the Great
This Coptic patriarch is traditionally recognized as the first pope of Alexandria after Saint Mark the Evangelist.
Saint Anianus
what is the capital of Egypt ?
Cairo
This is the largest ocean on Earth.
Pacific Ocean
St. Mary spent much of her early childhood dedicated to God living inside the walls of this holy building.
the Jerusalem Temple
This Coptic martyr, originally a Roman soldier, converted to Christianity and was executed for refusing to deny his faith during the persecution
st mina
This ancient Egyptian city was one of the earliest major centers of Christianity and was home to the famous Theological school.
Alexandria
This famous, long river flows through Egypt and is one of the longest rivers in the world.
the Nile River
What is the largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
While suffering at the foot of the cross during the Crucifixion, Jesus entrusted St. Mary's care to this beloved disciple.
St. John the Evangelist
This saint was a powerful military general who miraculously received a sword from Archangel Michael during battle, and is known as the "Prince of Martyrs."
St. Philopateer Mercurius (Abu Seifein)
During the 4th century, the defense of Orthodox Christology against Arianism was famously led by this patriarch of Alexandria, who was exiled five times.
St. Athanasius
Ancient Egyptians wrote using a famous system of picture symbols called what?
hieroglyphics
This animal is the only mammal capable of true flight.
a bat
Coptic tradition teaches that when St. Mary departed from this earth, the apostles miraculously traveled on clouds from different parts of the world to be present, except for this apostle who arrived late and witnessed her body being carried up to heaven.
St. Thomas
Known as a giant of faith who washed Jesus's feet and discovered the nail prints, this desert father monk lived in the Nitrian Desert.
St. Bishoy
his Coptic pope, who served during the 20th century, was known for rebuilding monasteries and strengthening Coptic monasticism before his death in 1971.
Pope Cyril VI
Egypt connects two major continents. Name the two continents.
Africa and Asia
this famous scientist developed the three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation.
Isaac Newton
how long is the Fast of saint Mary?
and for 200 extra points tell me the story why this many specific days
15 days
(story)
Before becoming a monk, this saint was known for leading a group of robbers in Egypt. After his conversion to Christianity, he became a respected ascetic and monk in the Egyptian desert.
Saint Moses the Black
In 451 AD, a major theological disagreement took place at this famous church council, leading to the administrative separation of the Coptic Church from other global churches.
name that council
the Council of Chalcedon
Egypt has a famous desert that covers most of the country and is part of the world's largest hot desert. What is its name?
The Sahara Desert
This is the largest organ in the human body.
the skin