Who is he?
Who was St. Mark?
He was one of the four Evangelists who wrote the Gospel of Mark
Which city did St. Mark come to in Egypt?
Alexandria
What is a patriarch?
A spiritual leader or head bishop of the Church.
What kind of animal appeared to protect St. Mark's body after he died?
A lion
What does the word “Coptic” mean?
Egyptian
What is the name of the book St. Mark wrote in the Bible?
The Gospel of Mark
What was St. Mark doing when his sandal broke in Alexandria?
He was walking through the city preaching
What number patriarch was St. Mark for the Coptic Orthodox Church?
He was the first patriarch.
What does “Evangelist” mean?
A person who writes or spreads the Good News about Jesus.
What language did the early Copts speak?
Coptic
What was St. Mark's job before preaching?
He was a writer and helper to apostles like St. Paul and St. Peter
Who did St. Mark meet when fixing his sandal?
Ananias the shoemaker
What church did St. Mark start in Egypt?
The Coptic Orthodox Church
What is special about the Coptic Church St. Mark founded?
It's one of the oldest Christian churches in the world.
Who is the current Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Pope Tawadros II
What animal is often used to represent St. Mark?
A lion
What miracle did St. Mark perform for Ananias?
He healed his hand after he cut it.
What feast do we celebrate for St. Mark’s martyrdom?
The Feast of St. Mark on 8th of May / 30 Baramouda)
What city are St. Mark’s relics (part of his body) in today
Venice, Italy
Who leads the Coptic Church today?
The Pope of Alexandria
Who were St. Mark’s parents?
Aristopolos and Mary
Why did people in Alexandria get angry at St. Mark?
Because he preached about Jesus and many people converted.
What happened to St. Mark at the end of his life?
He was martyred in Alexandria.
What did the people chant when they attacked St. Mark?
"To the idols! To the idols!"
How many months are in the Coptic calendar?
13