Bible
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
This saint was martyred during the reign of Diocletian after being tortured for 7 years
St. George
This saint, who defended the faith during the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, is known as the 'Pillar of Faith.
Who is St. Athanasius?
The Coptic New Year, also known as this, marks the beginning of the new Coptic calendar year.
What is Nayrouz?
I can do all ____ through ____ who _____ me. Philippians _:_
After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three times?
Peter
He was a robber and a murderer and used to worship the sun and asked God if he could learn about the real God.
St. Moses the Black
This saint, known as the 'Apostle of Egypt,' preached Christianity throughout North Africa and is considered the founder of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Who is St. Mark the Evangelist?
This language, derived from Ancient Egyptian, is used alongside Arabic and English in Coptic Orthodox services.
What is Coptic?
This is the number of psalms.
150
What is the first Commandment?
"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me."
This young martyr, who courageously confessed his faith before the Roman authorities, endured many tortures, before his martyrdom at age 12
Who is St. Abanoub
This was the 117th Pope of Alexandria
Pope Shenouda III
This traditional fast lasts for 43 days and commemorates the time the Holy Family spent in Egypt
What is the Fast of Nativity?
Number of hours in the holy Agbeya
7 Hours
What kind of meat did God provide for the Israelites in the desert?
Quails
This Old Testament prophet is known for being taken up to heaven and for performing miracles, including calling down fire from heaven to prove the power of God
Who is Elijah?
This father of monasticism, also called the ‘Father of All Monks,’ established the monastic way of life.
Who is St. Anthony the Great?
The hymn 'Pikethronos' is chanted during this hour on Good Friday, which symbolizes the moment Christ was enthroned on the cross."
What is the Sixth Hour?
During the Divine Liturgy, the priest uses this specific incense prayer to symbolize the prayers of the faithful rising to heaven, particularly before the reading of the Gospel.
What is the 'Incense of the Gospel'?
What special instructions were the Israelites given for eating sacrificial lambs during Passover?
-Do not break any bones
-No left overs
-Male lamb
-Must be perfect
This saint, a former princess who chose to live as a hermit in the desert, is known for her miraculous acts and is often depicted with lions.
Who is St. Mary of Egypt?
This saint, who was a disciple of St. Paul the Hermit, is known for establishing several monasteries and is called 'The Lamp of the Wilderness' for his spiritual guidance.
Who is St. Bishoy?
This sacred liturgical book, containing the rites and hymns of the Coptic Church, is divided into seasons and is used throughout the year
What is the Katameros?
This miraculous event, in which the Virgin Mary appeared on top of a church in Cairo, was witnessed by thousands of Christians and Muslims in the 1960s.
What is the Apparition of the Virgin Mary at Zeitoun?