The Bronze Serpent
Where do we find the story of the Bronze Serpent?
Numbers 21:4-9
The crucifixion was a punishment originally made for
Criminals
What is the definition of a "rite"? How do we say it in arabic?
Organized system/Prayer; Taqs
When and where was St. Anthony born?
251 A.D, Qiman El-Arous
Who did St John the Beloved follow before following Jeuss Christ?
St. John the Baptist
What are the four similarities between the Bronze Serpent and the Cross.
In a high place
Both give life
Inability to self-heal
without sin/venom
Recite Hebrews 9:22
"Without the Shedding of blood there is no remission" Hebrews 9:22
How many feasts of the cross do we have? When do we celebrate them?
2 Feasts of the Cross; 17 Tout and 10 Baramhat
When do we commemorate the Departure of St. Anthony?
Jesus took disciples with him to specific events. Who did he take and what were the events?
St. Peter, St. John, St. James
The raising of Jarius' daughter, The Transfiguration, The Prayer at the Garden of Gethsemane
Complete the verse and say the full reference
"So God created man in His own image; in the ...
So, God created man in His own image; in the image of God, he created him; male and female He created them." (Genesis 1:27)
The cross was transformed from a sign of shame and reproach to a sign of what?
What is another name for Archangel Michael?
The Commander of the Lord's Army
The Angel of the Resurrection
What verse did St. Anthony hear when he went to church? Recite full verse and the reference
"If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the por and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me," (Matthew 19:21)
How many Books did St. John write? Name them All
Five Books
Gospel of St John
John 1, John 2, John 3
Revelation
What were the punishments of sin for Adam and Eve? What did we need in order to regain the life Adam and Eve lost.
Because of sin, their nature was corrupted
Man was kicked out of the garden
We needed someone to lift the sentence of death and to renew our nature which was corrupted because of sin
Complete the verse and say the full reference
"But God forbid that ...
But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross our Lord Jesus Christ" Galatians 6:14
Complete the verse and say the full reference
"Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest!" Matthew 21:9)
What is the meaning of Hosanna
"Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest!" (Matthew 21:9)
Hosanna mean "save us"
What were St.ANthony's weapons to defeat Satan?
Prayer
Fasting
The Word of God
The Sign of the Cross
Name the three instances that prove John's closeness to the Lord Christ
His presence at the Crucifixion and Jesus giving St. John St.Mary as his mother
Running tot he Tomb Resurrection Morning
Noticing Christ after the Resurrection while at the Sea of Tiberias
In order to gain the Salvation granted to us by Christ on the Cross, what must we do?
Believe in the Lord Jesus
Recieve the Sacrament of Baptism and Myron
Partake of the Holy communion
Repent and Confess
Why did Jesus Christ choose the Cross specifically?
A public and Universal Sign
The cross as a symbol
On the cross, His Bones were never Broken
The Cross is a reproach and torture to everyone who was hung on it
Name the twelve locations of the procession of the Cross?
The Main Altar
St.Mary
Archangel Gabriel
Archangel Michael
St. Mark
The 12 Disciples
St.George
St. Anthony
Northern Door
Western Door
Southern Door
St. John the Baptist
What was St.Anthony struggling with after moving to the inner desert? How did he overcome this struggle?
Boredom; Angel appeared wearing a long white garment and a monastic eskim (made from leather and decorated with cross) and told him the way to pray and prepare baskets from palm trees.
Recite John 8:12
I am the Light of the world. He who follow Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:12