Early Life & Conversion
Saul was traveling to this city with letters from the High Priest to arrest Christians when a light from heaven shone around him.
What is Damascus
According to Coptic Orthodox tradition, St. Paul wrote this total number of epistles included in the New Testament Canon.
What is 14
During the Coptic Orthodox Divine Liturgy of the Word, this specific reading from St. Paul's letters is called the Pauline Epistle.
What is the Pauline
St. Paul was joined on his first missionary journey by this "Son of Encouragement," who defended him to the apostles in Jerusalem.
Who is St. Barnabas
St. Paul was martyred in Rome under the reign of this tyrannical Roman Emperor.
Who is Emperor Nero
Before his conversion, Saul stood approvingly witnessing the martyrdom of this first deacon and martyr of the Church.
Who is St. Stephen
In Galatians 2:20, St. Paul writes, "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but..."
"...Christ lives in me"
During the Divine Liturgy, the reading from St. Paul's epistles is immediately followed by a reading from the Katholikon and this book, which records the acts of the early Church.
What is the Acts of the Apostles or El-Praxis
This young disciple, whom Paul referred to as his "true son in the faith," had a Jewish mother and Greek father and became the bishop of Ephesus.
Who is St. Timothy
Unlike St. Peter, who was crucified, St. Paul was executed by this method because he was a Roman citizen.
What is Beheading
This disciple in Damascus was commanded by the Lord in a vision to lay hands on Saul so he might receive his sight and be baptized.
Who is Ananias
In 1 Corinthians 13, St. Paul delivers his famous discourse on this primary virtue, calling it greater than faith and hope.
What is Love (Agape)
At the conclusion of the Pauline reading, the deacon or reader ends with this specific liturgical phrase reminding believers that the world and its desires are temporary.
What is "The love of God the Father be with you all. Amen."
St. Paul traveled to this intellectual center of Greece and delivered his famous sermon at the Areopagus regarding the "Unknown God."
What is Athens
The Coptic Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul (Apostles' Feast) on this Coptic date
What is 5 Abib
Born in Tarsus as Saul, St. Paul studied in Jerusalem under this famous Rabbi and member of the Sanhedrin.
Who is Gamaliel
St. Paul wrote four "Prison Epistles" during his captivity in Rome; name two of these four letters.
What are Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, or Philemon
In Coptic Orthodox theology, St. Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 11 serves as the foundational scriptural basis for the reverence and ritual surrounding this Holy Mystery. Hint: One of the sacraments
What is the Holy Eucharist
St. Luke, author of the Gospel of Luke, also wrote this book of the New Testament detailing St. Paul's missionary travels.
What is the Acts of the Apostles
The Feast of the Apostles is preceded by this fast in the Coptic Church, which varies in length each year based on the date of Resurrection Sunday.
What is the Apostles' Fast
St. Paul belonged to this Jewish tribe and Pharasaic sect before his conversion.
What is the Tribe of Benjamin
This letter, addressed to a companion in Crete, along with 1 & 2 Timothy, make up the group known as the "Pastoral Epistles."
What is the Epistle to Titus
Before the deacon reads the Pauline Epistle, the priest steps out of the alter and burns incense throughout the nave(where the congregation sits) while praying for this specific spiritual gift for the congregation.
What is Wisdom or Understanding to comprehend God's Holy Word
On his voyage as a prisoner to Rome, St. Paul was shipwrecked on this Mediterranean island, where he was bitten by a viper but suffered no harm.
What is Malta
During the Liturgy of the Apostles' Feast, the priest performs a unique blessing service where he blesses water to wash the feet of the congregation, commemorating Christ's act at the Last Supper and the apostles' missionary labor.
What is the Liturgy of the Lakhan