The Coptic Church
What is the highest rank of priesthood?
Pope, Archbishop
Which saint is regarded as the 1st great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church
St.Mark
How many Popes has the Coptic Orthodox Church had in its history
118
What name was st Pope Kyrolos VI born with?
Azer Youssef Atta
Who is often depicted with two swords riding on a horse?
Saint Philopateer Mercurius (Abu-Sefein)
Name 3 people with the name Jacob in the Bible.
Jacob the son of Zebedy, John's brother.
Jacob son of Alpheus
Jacob the son of Isaac
The Liturgical Book (Kholagy) contains which liturgies?
contains the liturgies of St. Basil, St. Gregory, and St. Cyril.
Who is known as the "Father of the Monks"?
Saint Anthony the Great
What school did St. Mark establish?
the Theological School of Alexandria
When is the commemoration of St. Paul the 1st Hermit?
February 9th.
Which Coptic martyr was a young boy who was killed for refusing to renounce his Christian faith?
Saint Abanoub
Who constructed the revival of the Sunday School? What Year?
Habib Girgis
1918
During which liturgical event(section) is the Synexarium read in the Divine Liturgy?
Liturgy of the Word
This Coptic Saint is recognized for his role in defending the Christian faith during the Council of Nicaea?
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
What year did the Coptic Calendar start in?
284
What does the Procferin represent?
The Procferin represents the big stone on the tomb of Jesus Christ.
Who is known as the "Father of the Monks"?
Saint Anthony the Great
How many priests are in the icon of the Pantocrator?
24
What is the first month of the Coptic calendar?
Tout
Which saint lived in the desert for about 80 years
St Paul the 1st Hermit
Which Emperor persecuted Coptics, marking the start of the coptic calendar?
Emperor Diocletian
What are the Watos and Adam days?
Watos: Wed, Thur, Fri, and Sat
Adam: Sun, Mon, and Tue
This Saint, known for his prolific writings and defense against heresies, was a prominent figure in early Christian theology?
Saint Cyril of Alexandria
What was the first miracle of our lor Jesus Christ?
turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana
What is the Coptic word for church
Ekklesia
Who is the saint whose icon contains 2 lions? and why?
Saint Anba Paul the 1st hermit.
They were the 2 lions who helped St. Anthony to dig the tomb.
What 3 councils do the Coptic Orthodox Church follow
Nicea, Ephesus, Constantinople
How old was our lord Jesus Christ when he was crusified?
33
This Coptic Saint is recognized for his role in defending the Christian faith during the Council of Nicaea?
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria
Who was considered the first Martyr?
St. Stephen
Which psalm is the longest?
Psalm 18
Name 3 Saints we commemorate in the month of March
Pope Shenouda, Pope Kyrillos, Abouna Faltaoos
Who was the only one of the 12 disciple who wasn't martyred?
St. John the beloved.
Name the Coptic Months
Thout, Paopi , Hathor , Koiak , Tobi , AMeshir , Paremhat , Paremoude , Pashons , Paoni , Epip ,Mesori
What is the name of St. Mary's father?
Joachim
What are the major feasts of Our Lord, how many?
Annunciation, Nativity, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost