St. Philopateer
This is the famous title given to St. Philopateer in Arabic, which means "Father of the Two Swords
Abu Seifein
Let us pray (Eshlil)
Stand up for Prayer (Epi Proseki Stasite)
Peace be with all (Irini Pasi)
And with your spirit (Keto pnevmati so)
What day is Coptic New Year and whats another name for it
Feast of Nayrouz (Feast of the Martyrs) is on Sept, 11
St. Mark the Evangelist is represented by what animal
A lion
What is the rule that Jesus gave during the sermon on the mount?
Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them (Golden Rule)
While St. Philopateer was in battle, this Angel appeared to him and handed him a shining sword to defeat the barbarians
Archangel Michael
What is the name of the big sheet that we cover the Altar in?
Prosferin
What are seven Major Feasts of the Lord
Annunciation, Nativity (Christmas), Theophany (Epiphany), Palm Sunday, Resurrection (Easter), Ascension, and Pentecost
Give me the names of the Three Holy Youth
Ananias, Azarias, and Misael or Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? (Their Babylonian names)
You find $20 on the floor of the church, no one is around to see you pick it up. What should you do?
Give it to Abouna or put it in donation
St. Philopateer lived and was martyred during the reign of this Roman Emperor
Decius
What do the deacons say when going around the Altar following Abouna after he has picked an orban
Pray for these holy and precious gifts, our sacrifices, and those who bring them
What are the next two fasts after lent
Apostles Fast and St. Mary's Fast
In Philippians 4:13, St. Paul writes one of the most famous verses in the Bible
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Your parents ask you to clean your room before soccer, but you are running late and decide to shove everything under the bed so it looks clean
Is this ok and why?
It is not ok, its a form of lying and disobedience
Who was St. Philopateer defending/fighting against
Berbers or barbarians
Difference between vespers and matins Litanies
In Vespers, the Priest only prays the Litany of the Departed. In Matins, the Priest prays the Litany of the Sick and the Litany of the Travelers
What is the special tasbeha prayed in the month of Kiahk and why is it called that
Seven and Four, the four Canticles and the seven Theotokias (one for each day)
When King David sinned, he wrote this Psalm, to show his deep repentance
Psalm 50 "Have mercy upon me, O God..."
After the fun day your friends are calling you to go play so what should you do?
After helping cleaning up, ask the servant if any help is needed
In which city or country was Abu Sefein beheaded in
Caesarea, Cappadocia
Tell me the adam days and vatos days and whats the difference in the actual prayers
Adam Days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday)
Batos Days (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Verses of Cymbals
Great Lent is how many days and what is the gospel of each Sunday
55 days
Preparation Week (Treasures in Heaven)
First Sunday: Temptation (Christ on the Mountain)
Second Sunday: The Prodigal Son
Third Sunday: The Samaritan Woman
Fourth Sunday: The Paralytic Man
Fifth Sunday: The Man Born Blind
Sixth Sunday: Palm Sunday
Seventh Sunday: The Feast of the Resurrection
Who was the servant that St. Peter raised from the dead
Tabitha/Dorcas
A friend says that "the Church doesn't matter, you just need to pray at home." He invites you to skip Church to go to a fun event. What should you do?
Be kind but firm and explain that the liturgy and communion are how we become one with God, and encourage him to join