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Who were the first people to discover the empty tomb?
The women
How do Coptic Orthodox Christians greet each other after Pascha?
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
The week Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey
Palm Sunday Week
What color is most commonly used in church during the Resurrection season?
white
What greeting did Jesus say when He first appeared to the disciples after the Resurrection?
“Peace be with you.”
What did the angel say to the women at the tomb?
“He is not here; He is risen.”
Which part of the Creed mentions the Resurrection?
“And the third day He rose from the dead…”
The most solemn week of the Church year leading to Pascha
Holy Week (Pascha)
What word do we repeat many times during Resurrection hymns meaning “rejoice”?
alleluia
Which disciple was not present the first time Jesus appeared to the disciples?
Thomas
Which Gospel mentions the stone being rolled away by an angel?
Matthew
How long is the Resurrection season celebrated in the Church?
50 days
The joyful week immediately after the Resurrection
Bright Week
Why are kneelings not done during the Holy Fifty Days?
Because the Church celebrates joy and victory over death
What did Jesus show the disciples to prove He had risen?
His hands and his side
What Roman precaution was taken to secure Jesus’ tomb?
a seal and guards
What hymn replaces many sad tunes during the Resurrection season?
Resurrection (joyful) tune
The joyful period from Pascha to Pentecost
The Holy Fifty Days
What major Church event happens at the end of the Holy Fifty Days?
The Pentecost
Where were the disciples when Jesus appeared to them behind closed doors?
in Jerusalem
At what time of day did the women go to the tomb?
a very early morning
What icon is traditionally displayed during the Resurrection season?
The Resurrection (Anastasis) icon
Which week includes the Institution of the Eucharist and the washing of the disciples’ feet?
Covenant Thursday
Which Resurrection saying emphasizes faith without physical proof?
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
What command did Jesus give His disciples before His Ascension?
To preach the Gospel to all nations.