Saints
Who is considered the "Father of Monasticism" in the world?
Saint Anthony
Which prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Jonah
What is the name of the oldest Christian monastery in the world?
Saint Anthony
At what age are children typically baptised in the Coptic Church?
40 days after birth for boys and 80 days for girls
Which Coptic saint was martyred together with 40 virgins?
Saint Demiana
Which prophet anointed David as king of Israel?
Samuel
Where is pope Kyrollos cave located?
The Baramos
What preparation must a person undergo before receiving Holy Communion in the Coptic Church?
repentance, confession, fasting, spiritual preparation, purity of heart and mind, and dress code
Who is the first Christian martyr, commemorated by the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Saint Stephen
Which prophet foretold the coming of John the Baptist and was the last prophet in the Old Testament?
Malachi
Which monastery is known for being built at the site of the burning bush?
Saint Catherine, Sinai
How many anointings are performed during the sacrament of confirmation (el miron)?
36 times
Which saint is known for founding the first communal monastery in the Coptic tradition?
Saint Pachomius
Which prophet was touched on his mouth with a live coal by one of the seraphims?
Isiah
Which monastery is known for housing the relics of Saint Shenouda the Archimandrite?
The White Monastery (Deir Anba Shenouda), Sohag
Why is the Eucharist considered the "source and summit" of Christian life?
because it is the central act of worship and the most profound expression of the believer's union with Christ