Nayrouz
What is the Nayrouz?
The Coptic New Year
The icon of which saint has 2 camels behind him?
St. Mina
What body of water was parted when Moses led the Israelites on an exodus out of Egypt?
The Red Sea
What is the cup that Abouna places the wine in for communion?
Chalice
In what country did the Coptic Church have its origins?
Egypt
What day in the year is the Nayrouz (usually) celebrated?
September 11th
In the icon of the last supper, he is sometimes looking away or missing.
Judas
What were the names of Moses' brother and sister?
Aaron & Miriam
What are the 2 services that are always prayed before liturgy?
Vespers & Matins
Who is our pope right now?
Pope Tawadros II
Who do we celebrate on the Feast of Nayrouz?
the martyrs
How many virgins are pictured with St. Demiana?
40
What body of water was Moses sent floating on as a baby?
the Nile River
Who are the three participants required to conduct a liturgy?
Priest, Deacon, Congregation
What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Mark
Name the Coptic month when we celebrate the Nayrouz.
Tout
In the icon of St. Mary, carrying baby Jesus, is He on her right side or left side?
Right side
What did Moses' rod turn into when he was commanded by God to throw it on the ground?
a servant
What are the 3 liturgies in the Coptic Church?
St. Cyril, St. Basil, St. Gregory
What churches can we go take communion at? (other than any other Coptic churches)
Oriental Churches or our sister churches:
-Syriac orthodox, Armenian, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Indian Orthodox
What year did the Coptic calendar begin?
284AD
In the icon of the transfiguration, who were the three apostles that were present?
Peter, James, John
Name 5 of the 10 commandments.
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make idols.
3. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet.
What does the incense represent?
prayers being lifted up
What are the 7 sacraments?
Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist, Repentance and Confession, Priesthood, Matrimony, and Unction of the Sick