Feasts & Saints (Feb–Mar in Coptic Calendar)
This fast, commemorating Christ’s 40 days in the wilderness, usually begins in March.
What is the Great Lent?
This Old Testament figure was cast into a den of lions for praying openly.
Who is the Prophet Daniel?
(Danile Hanna 05/02/2004 )
This Hebrew name means "God is my judge."
What is Daniel?
Dan" (meaning "judge") and "Eli" (meaning "God").
He was commanded to build an ark before a worldwide flood.
Who is Noah?
This day in February is associated with love, martyrdom, and greeting cards.
What is Valentine's Day?
This Archangel, commemorated monthly on the 12th, is often invoked for protection and miracles.
Who is Archangel Michael?
This Roman soldier became a great martyr after slaying a dragon in legend and refusing to worship idols.
Who is St. George?
(George Maximous 20/02/2002)
This Greek-derived name means "farmer" or "earthworker."
What is George?
Ge (γῆ) "earth" or "soil"
Ergon (ἔργον):"work" or "task".
She became queen of Persia and saved her people from destruction.
Who si Esther?
This rodent is said to predict weather on February 2nd.
What is a groundhog?
Martyred in the 3rd century, this soldier-saint is celebrated in Amshir for refusing to renounce his faith and was known to carry two swords.
Who is St. Mercurius (Abu Seifein)?
While in Babylon, this prophet received a vision of four great beasts representing future kingdoms, a prophecy later expanded in the Book of Revelation.
Daniel the Prophet
(Daniel Hanna 05/02/2004)
This Latin name means "of the sea" and has become popular among Christian saints and martyrs.
Marina
This Gospel includes the most parables of Jesus.
What is the Gospel of St.Luke?
This seasonal event in the Northern Hemisphere occurs around March 20 and marks day and night being nearly equal.
What is the Spring Equinox?
This female martyr, whose relics are kept in Cairo, is remembered in Baramhat for converting many by her philosophical debates before her martyrdom
Who is St. Katherine?
This female saint led a lonely and hermit life in a cave near present day Zurich. She was particularly concerned over young girls and used to look after them spiritually and physically, due to her expertise as a nurse.
Who is St. Verena?
( Virina Fikry 17/02/2003)
This Hebrew name means "My God has answered" or "God has answered".
Eliana
In Revelation, this church is rebuked for being lukewarm.
What is the Church of Laodicea?
This March-born Roman figure declared himself dictator for life and was assassinated on the Ides of March.
Who is Julius Caesar?
This modern-day pope, known for reviving monasticism and miracles, is commemorated on Baramhat 17.
Who is Pope Cyril VI?
This saint, born in the city of Niceous near Memphis, received his name after his mother, who was childless, prayed tearfully before an icon of the Virgin Mary on her feast day. She then heard a voice say "Amen," leading her to name him accordingly.
Who is Saint Menas of Egypt?
(Mina Salib 29/03/2003)
This Hebrew name, associated with tenderness, literally means "ewe" or female lamb.
Rachel
In a dramatic Old Testament event, the sun and moon stood still for an entire day as this leader prayed to God while fighting the Amorites.
Who is Joshua?
This is the only month of the year that can pass without a single full moon.
What is February?