OCYC
Where are we?
Trent University, Peterborough
What and where was the first Coptic Orthodox church?
St. Mark's Church of Alexandria, Egypt
What is the last book of the Old Testament?
The Book of Malachi
What are the 2 main branches of orthodoxy?
Eastern and Oriental
What is the SECOND most popular religion in the world?
Islam
Who is our guest speaker?
His Grace Metropolitan Thomas
Which ecumenical council was rejected by the Coptic church in 451 AD due to disagreements over Christology?
The Council of Chalcedon
When was the NKJV Bible released?
The 1980s (specifically 1982)
Which emperor convened the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea in 325 AD?
The Roman Emperor Constantine I the Great
Who has famously and blasphemously used AI to disrespect Christianity?
The President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump
Who are our MCs and where are they from?
Daniel and Eina from St. Mary and St. Joseph, Richmond Hill
What is Arianism and which Coptic Pope famously defended the church against this heresy?
Arianism is a belief by Arius who said that Jesus Christ ≠ God, Pope Athanasius I of Alexandria rejected it
Who was the King of Israel at the time of David and Goliath?
The first king of Israel, King Saul
Which Ecumenical council added the extension to make the official Orthodox Creed?
The Council of Constantinople
What is the most sacred animal in Hindusim?
The cow
How many followers does @my_ocyc have on Instagram?
>700
How many letters are in the Coptic alphabet?
32 letters
Where are the Beatitudes/ Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount found in the Bible?
The Book of Matthew (5:3-12)
How many people were gathered at the councils of Nicaea, Constantinople, and Ephesus?
318 at Nicaea, 150 at Constantinople, and 200 at Ephesus
What is Mormonism and is it a branch of Christianity?
Yes (kind of), they are part of the Church of the Latter-day Saints who believe in the same God but not the Trinity (similar to Protestantism), and have their own Bible called the "Book of Mormon"
Who is our head of security/ social stewards and out most valuable and helpful organiser of OCYC?
The Beloved Joseph (middle name) Bishay
How many times do we sing "Thine is the Power" (Ⲑⲱⲕ ⲧⲉ ϯϫⲟⲙ) during Holy Week?
636 times (>600)
Where is this Bible verse from: "For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring."
The Book of Isaiah (44:3)
How many Orthodox Christians are there worldwide?
>200 million
What is the core belief of Indigenous Spirituality?
Animism; the belief that all natural things (such as animals, plants, rivers, and rocks) possess a living spirit or soul