The Annunciation
How does the Coptic Orthodox Church determine the date of Easter?
Arcangel Gabriel
What is another name for the Nativity of Jesus?
The Incarnation of Christ
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
What event does Palm Sunday commemorate?
Jesus' entry into Jerusalem
How many days after the Resurrection is the Feast of the Ascension celebrated?
40 days
By whom would Mary conceive Jesus?
The Holy Spirit
How many days of fasting precede the Nativity Feast?
43 days
Where was Jesus baptized?
Jordan River
What do people traditionally carry and wave on Palm Sunday?
Palm branches
What does the Feast of Pentecost celebrate?
The descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples in the Upper Room
Which gospel in the Bible records the Annunciation event?
Gospel of Luke
What is the significance of the Nativity Feast for Christians?
It commemorates Jesus becoming a man and coming into the world for our salvation.
What is another name for the Feast of the Baptism?
Feast of the Divine Manifestation
What does Easter Sunday celebrate?
The Resurrection of Jesus
How many days after Easter is Pentecost celebrated?
50 days
What specific words did the angel Gabriel say to Mary during the Annunciation?
"Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
When does the Coptic Church celebrate the Nativity of Jesus? (Coptic Date)
Kiahk 29 (January 7)
During Jesus' baptism, what form did the Holy Spirit take?
Like a dove
What special service is held at the end of the Palm Sunday liturgy?
A general funeral service
What event does the Ascension commemorate?
Jesus' ascension to heaven
On what coptic date is the Feast of the Annunciation celebrated?
Baramhat 29 (April 7)
Which prophet’s prophecy is fulfilled by the birth of Jesus?
"Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel."
The prophecy of Isaiah, found in Isaiah 7:14
On what Coptic date is the Feast of the Baptism celebrated?
Tubah 11 (January 19)
Why is a general funeral service held on Palm Sunday?
Because regular funeral prayers are not conducted during the Holy Week.
What is the significance of Pentecost for the Christian Church?
It represents the birthday of the Christian Church, when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples.