The Parents
Where did Mary and Joseph live before Jesus was born?
Nazareth
Which two gospels talk about the birth of Christ?
Matthew and Luke
43
What does "Theotokia" mean?
Praises of the virgin
What was St. Joseph's profession?
Carpenter
Who spread the news about the birth of Christ throughout Bethlehem?
The Shepherds
What Coptic month falls on the last 4 weeks of the Fast of the Nativity?
Kiahk
What does "Hoas" mean?
Praise
What was the name of the angel who announced the incarnation of Christ to St. Mary?
Archangel Gabriel
What other name does the Bible use for Bethlehem? (Hint: named after a King)
City of David
Name 3 things we gain from fasting.
TBD
What are the 3 distinctions made during the month of Kiahk?
1. Melodies of Kiahk
2. Readings on the eve of Kiahk
3. Gospels of the month of Kiahk
How many days after the birth of Christ did Jesus' parents give Him His name?
8
Who did Luke write his gospel to?
Theophilus
What is the vigil or watch that falls one day prior to the Feast of the Nativity?
Paramoun
How many Hoas are there during the Kiahk praises?
4
Who was the prophet that foretold that the virgin would give birth to a son called Immanuel?
Isaiah
Why does the Coptic Church celebrate Christmas on January 7th instead of December 25th?
Because the Church follows the Julian calendar which has 11 extra days than the Gregorian calendar (where Christmas falls on Dec. 25th)
What Biblical event symbolizes the reason why we fast for 40 days during the Fast of the Nativity?
As Moses fasted for 40 days and 40 nights before receiving the 10 commandments, we also fast 40 days before receiving the Word of God incarnate.
Name the gospel readings of the 4 Sundays of the month of Kiahk.
1. Annunciation of John the Baptist
2. Annunciation of Christ
3. St. Mary's visit to Elizabeth
4. Birth of John the Baptist