Birthplace
St Abonoub’s body was taken to his birthplace to rest.
where is Nehissa?
Saint Polycarp’s death
Who was burned alive?
The snakes would not bite him
Who is Saint Abonoub?
"My beloved Theodore, come to your eternal rest in the Kingdom of Heaven. You have been crowned with the great crown of martyrdom.
who is the Lord?
This town went through a major drought
Where is Smyrna?
Saint Theodore’s Death
Who’s head was cut off and body burned?
They were dressed in orange to look like prisoners.
Who were the 21 Martyrs?
vision of his martyrdom
who is Saint Polycarp?
This town was heavily persecuted
where is Nehissa?
The 21 martyrs death
who were the group of people beheaded?
According to his story, St. Abonoub saw this heavenly figure appear to strengthen and comfort him during his sufferings.
Who is the Archangel Michael?
The name “Polycarp” comes from Greek words meaning this.
What is “much fruit” or “rich in fruit”?
A town that was heavily persecuted by this emperor.
Who is Diocletian?
One of the 21 martyrs who was not a Christian
who was the Ghanaian man that became Christian and was martyred?
During his torture, the soldiers who hurt St. Abonoub experienced this miraculous punishment.
What is the suffering of being paralyzed and blind by the Lord?
This Roman emperor ordered St. Theodore to be tortured for refusing to deny Christ.
Who is Emperor Maximian (or Emperor Maximianus)?
A saint was born in this port city, on the Black Sea.
Where is Achae?
St. Abonoub’s death
who was beheaded?
St. Theodore the Soldier is especially remembered for destroying this pagan temple by setting it on fire
What is the temple of the pagan goddess Artemis (or idols of the Greeks)?
The Coptic Church built many churches in honor of St. Theodore; one of the most famous is located in this ancient Egyptian city.
What is Shotep (or Asyut)?