Old Test
Who built the ark?
Noah
Who was the mother of Jesus?
St. Mary
Who is known as the father of monasticism?
Saint Anthony the Great
What feast celebrates Jesus' birth?
The feast of the nativity
What do we call the place where the priest stands during the Divine Liturgy?
the altar
Who was swallowed by a big fish?
Jonah
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Which saint was a tax collector before becoming one of Jesus' twelve disciples and writing a Gospel?
Saint Matthew
How many days is the Great Lent traditionally observed in the Coptic Orthodox Church, including Holy Week?
55 days
What is the name of the angel who announced to the Virgin Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
Archangel Gabriel
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
How many disciples did Jesus choose?
12
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Saint Stephen
What do we celebrate on the Feast of the Resurrection?
Jesus rising from the dead
What do we call the special oil used to anoint someone after baptism?
Myron oil
What did David use to defeat Goliath?
Rock/sling shot
Who baptized Jesus?
Saint John the Baptist
Which Coptic saint is known for his love of children and the poor and became Pope?
Pope Kyrillos VI
What feast celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit down upon the disciples?
Pentecost
What is the name of the first and last book of the Bible?
Genesis and Revelation
Who was thrown into the lions' den?
Daniel
What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding in Cana?
Turned the water into wine
Which young Coptic saint was only 12 years old when he was martyred for refusing to deny Jesus Christ?
Saint Abanoub
What special feast do we celebrate on the 29th day of every Coptic month to remember three important events in the life of Jesus?
Annunciation, Nativity, and Resurrection.
what are the words that are written on the Orbana?
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal