Biography
Were all of the martyrs Coptic?
No, there was one who was not Coptic (Egyptian), or even a Christian but when he saw their faith he believed.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for ___________ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for________. _______ and be exceedingly _____, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Matthew 5:10-12
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Matthew 5:10-12
list temptations we face today.
Every answer is correct!!!
Like so many saints, what did St Polycarp do when the soldiers came to take him?
Offered them food, and treated them like they are his guests.
St Abanoub was how old when he became an orphan?
12 years old!!!
Who else died together like the 21 Martyrs of Libya?
St Demiana and the 40 Virgins
What is one thing that is very very difficult for a Christian to go through like St Theodore?
His mother not believing, not teaching him what is right.
“When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me.”
Psalms 27:10
What is the second thing that St Abanoub did after his parents passed away?
Gave everything he has to the poor.
How old was St Polycarp when he became a Bishop?
40 years old
Point out things you see in the icon of St Abanoub
° burned on the bed of steel
° tied upside-down on the ship
° in the cell of snakes
° receiving his crown
° church of St Abanoub
What false accusations did the people have on St Polycarp and the Christians?
That they brain wash people and especially children.
In spite of the torture and the humiliation, a little child like St Abanoub had an impact on the Emperor himself and his soldiers that made them what?
Believe in Jesus Christ, through his humbleness, kindness, that showed God's Glory.
Why were people going to Libya including the 21 Martyrs?
To find a job and to provide for their families
Why is St Polycarp holding a book in his icon?
A book that he wrote to the Philippians (now in Turkey)
What was the thing that one of the 21 Martyrs could have done but didn't do?
Change his name.
St Theodore went against society's rules and way of life and did the right thing, What was it?
He saved the children from being offered up to the dragon.
Why did St Theodore's father leave his family?
What is his name? (Bonus)
He left because an angel appeared to him and told him to leave.
His name is John
What differentiates St Theodore from St Philoptater and St George?
° Holds a spear
° slaying a dragon
° Archangel Micheal in the background
° White horse
What did St Abanoub do that we need to pay attention to? (It really showed when he lost his parents)
TRUST
“And now, here we are, in your hands; do with us as it seems good and right to do to us.”
Joshua 9:25
Read again the description of the 21 Martyrs, what do they all have in common?
Humbleness
Any other answer is fine too.