Old Testament Saints
New Testament Saints
Martyrs
Monks
Misc.
100
He received the Law in two tablets
Moses the Prophet
100
Gabriel appeared to her and told her she will bear a Son and call his name Jesus.
St. Mary
100
She was martyred with 40 other virgins
St. Demiana
100
Known as the "First Monk" or "Father of Monasticism"
St. Anthony the Great
100
According to tradition, he brought Christianity to Egypt and established the church in Alexandria.
St. Mark
200
He was sold as a slave in Egypt
Joseph
200
He wrote most of the Epistles in the New Testament. Went on three missionary journeys. Converted on the way to Damascus.
St. Paul (Saul of Tarsus)
200
He was martyred as a teenager who was hung upside down when he was tortured.
St. Abanoub of Nehis
200
Established the Coenobitic system of monasticism, and is known as the father of Kinonia
St. Pachomius
200
He was a champion against Arianism and is traditionally attributed a big role in forming the creed. He became the 20th pope of Alexandria.
St. Athanasius
300
He is known as the weeping prophet and is one of the major prophets in the Old Testament
Jeremiah
300
What did St. John the Baptist eat when he was in the wilderness? (two things)
Honey and wild locust
300
The contemporary gift this child martyr is known for.
Anba Wanas is known for finding lost items.
(What is finding lost items as it relates Anba Wanas?)
300
She dressed as a man to become a monk. She was accused of adultery and forced to raise a child.
St. Marina the monk
300
She cried over her son with tears for years until he returned to God and later became the bishop of Hippo.
St. Monica the mother of St. Augustine
400
The female judge, prophetess, and poet who helped Israel obtain victory over the Canaanites.
Deborah
400
This young disciple, whose mother was Jewish and father was Greek, joined Paul on his second missionary journey after being recommended by the believers in Lystra and Iconium.
St. Timothy
400
Four famous martyrs who were army officials
St. George
St. Mina
St. Philopateer Mercurios
St. Theodore the Soldier
400
The priest who led St. Moses the Strong to repentance and the Abbot who oversaw his monasticism
(2 names)
St. Isidore (Isidorus) the Priest
St. Macarius the great
400
She was a queen who left the throne and pretended to be crazy just so she can be close to the nuns without them knowing who she is. She is also known as the "queen of beasts" since she lived with the wild animals for a while.
St Anna Simone
500
Four Jewish friends who were transported to Babylon during exile; three of them were thrown into the fire. (Bonus if you can give their Jewish and Babylonian names)
- Daniel (Belteshazzar)
- Hananiah (Shadrach)
- Mishael (Meshach)
- Azariah (Abednego)
500
Name three apostles who spoke in the Council of Jerusalem.
St. Peter
St. Paul and Barnabas
St. James [the brother of the Lord]
(Acts 15)
500
He was accused of cursing Islam and was martyred in Damietta during the reign of Mohammad Ali in Egypt. His body has not decomposed.
St. Sedhom Bishay
500
The disciple of St. Shenoute the Archimandrite
St. Besa (Wesa)
500
He was Egypt's chief scribe (equivalent to prime minister) during the late 18th century. Was known for his generosity and aid in building churches.
His nickname was "the sultan of the Copts"
St. Ibrahim El-Gohary