Global Coptic Day
First-year Global Coptic Day was officially celebrated
What is 2019
There are ___ sections in the church.
What is 3. They are the Santuary, Nave and Narthex
Who is located across the top of the iconostasis
___ ordered Moses to make special garments for Aaron and the priests to use during time of service.
Who is God
Global Coptic Day celebrates...
What is GCD commemorates and celebrates the Feast of Holy Family's Flight to Egypt on June 1st. The Lord's entry conveys a message of salvation to the whole world.
The most common shape used to build Coptic churches
What is ship
What is an ostrich egg
The tonia is white to represent...
What is purity
This president recognized GCD via a presidential letter
Who is President Trump
Which factor does NOT affect the style of a church?
Temple or Tabernacle
Roman Court Law
Sanctuary
Pagan Temple
Catacombs
What is a sanctuary
Name the area that people sit in during liturgy
What is the Nave
The deacons wear the stole in the form of a cross to...
What is reminding them of the blood of Jesus and his sacrifice to saved him
What is a symbol to remind us to prepare ourselves for liturgy
Global Coptic Day was started by which man...
Who is Nader Anise
List at least 1 reason we pray towards the East.
What is...
1. Towards the Temple of Jeruselem
2. Christ is "East" and SUN. The soul is oriented towards the dawn of light.
3. ETC
Name the area the deacons usually sit
What is the chancel
What a priest wears to remind him to always be ready to work and labor in the vineyard of Christ.
What is a girdle (al mintaqa) or belt
We wear the color red on GCD to symbolize...
What is the blood of martyrs which has enriched the Coptic Orthodox Church for thousands of years.
Name 3 types of materials used to make alters.
The function of the iconostasis is to...
1. Create a barrier between the sanctuary and nave.
2. Came as a defense against iconoclastic movement. Church wanted to confirm our relationship with the heavenly creatures and saints of Jesus.
3. Sign of reverence towards the Mystery of the altar and the Mystery of Christ's sacrifice. Although this does not mean that the people do not share in the prayers of Christ.
What is a cuff
An old tradition says 2 handkerchiefs were used so the priest could wipe his tears during service.