NAYROUZ
What is the Nayrouz?
The Coptic New Year
In the icon of the last supper, he is sometimes looking away or missing.
Judas
What is the first book of the New Testament.
Matthew
What are the 2 services that are always prayed before liturgy?
Vespers & Matins
Who is our pope right now?
Pope Tawadros II
What day in the year is the Nayrouz (usually) celebrated?
September 11th
This apostle is often shown in icons holding a scroll or with a lion to his side.
This strong judge lost his strength when his hair was cut.
Samson
Who are the three participants required to conduct a liturgy?
Priest, Deacons, Congregant
What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Mark
Who do we celebrate on the Feast of Nayrouz?
the martyrs
How many virgins are pictured with St. Demiana?
40
What is the first commandment given by God to Moses in the book of Exodus?
"You shall not have other gods before me"
What are the 3 liturgies in the Coptic Church?
St. Cyril, St. Basil, St. Gregory
How many hours are in the Agpeya?
This Roman emperor's reign marked the beginning of the Coptic calendar due to the intense persecution of Christians.
Diocletian
In the icon of the transfiguration, who were the three apostles that were present?
Peter, James, & John
What is Paul’s longest epistle by chapter count?
Romans or I Corinthians (16 chapters)
Before the Divine Liturgy begins, Abouna performs this to choose and bless the qorban
The Offering of the Lamb
Name 4 churches we can go take communion at? (other than any other Coptic churches)
Oriental Churches or our sister churches:
-Syriac, Antioch, Armenian, Eritrean, Ethiopian, & Indian Orthodox
This is the first month of the Coptic calendar, which begins on Nayrouz
Tout
The colors in Coptic icons are rich with meaning. Gold represents glory and divine light, while red symbolizes...
blood, humanity, sacrifice
In the book of Esther, who was her adoptive father?
Mordecai
The mixing of a small amount of water into the wine during the liturgy represents this event from Christ’s Passion.
The piercing of Christ's side (blood & water pouring out)
Name all 7 sacraments?
Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist, Repentance and Confession, Priesthood, Matrimony, and Unction of the Sick