St. Mary
Feasts of the Church
General Bible
General Coptic
100

Who told St. Mary that she would give birth to Jesus

Archangel Gabriel

100

Which feast celebrates Christ's baptism?

Feast of Theophany

100

Who climbed a tree to see Jesus?

Zacchaeus 
100

What does the golden censer itself represent during incense offering?

St. Mary

200

Who did St. Mary visit after hearing she would be the Mother of God?

Elizabeth

200

What was Christ's first miracle and where did it take place?

Turning water into wine at Cana of Galilee

200

What did Jesus say on the cross before He died?

"It is finished."

200

What is the Synaxarium and when is it read?

The book commemorating the lives of the saints that is read after the Acts

300

Name one Old Testament symbol that God used to represent St. Mary

Jacob's Ladder, the Burning Bush, the Golden Censer

300

What is the first feast of the Coptic year?

Feast of Nayrouz (Coptic New Year)

300

What did Jesus say is the greatest commandment?

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.

300

What are the names of the 3 parts of the Divine Liturgy

Offering of the Lamb, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Faithful

400

What miraculous event involving St. Mary is commemorated on the Feast of Assumption?

Her body was taken up to heaven

400

Which feast is recognized as celebrating the birth of the church?

Pentecost

400

What did Jesus do right after He was baptized?

He fasted for 40 days in the wilderness.
400

What does the veil over the chalice represent?

The stone covering Christ's tomb

500

What hymn do we sing every Saturday night that is fully dedicated to praising St. Mary?

The Saturday Theotokia

500

What major feast falls on the 29th of Kiahk?

Nativity

500

What is the only miracle of Jesus mentioned in all 4 gospels?

Feeding the 5,000 with five loaves and two fish

500

What does the kiss of peace (greet one another with a holy kiss) during the Liturgy symbolize?

Forgiveness and reconciliation with one another before partaking of the body and blood of Christ.

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