OLD TESTAMENT
What is the first book of the old testament?
Genesis
What are the first four books of the bible called?
The gospels
What does Coptic mean?
Egyptian
What Psalm do we sing during Communion?
Psalm 150
What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Mark
Who betrays Samson to the Philistines?
Delilah
Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was presented at the Temple as a baby?
Simeon
Who is our current Pope?
His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
What shapes are coptic churches in?
Circle/Oval, Cross, Ark
Who was one of the first to be ordained a deacon?
St. Stephen
On what mountain did Moses receive the law from God?
Mount Sinai
With what did Jesus feed 5000 people?
5 loaves and 2 fish
What are the three coptic liturgies we pray?
St. Basil, St. Cyril, St. Gregory
What types of eggs are hanging in front of the altar?
Ostrich eggs
She converted her palace into a convent for her and her 40 friends to live/ pray. She was tortured for telling the Emperor (Diocletian) that she would not worship idols. Archangel Michael appeared to her, touched her with his heavenly wings, and healed her wounds every time.
St. Demiana
Who did Samuel anoint as the first King of Israel?
Saul
What is the name of the prisoner who was released by Pilate, rather than Jesus?
Barabbas
Name all seven sacraments in order.
Who does Abouna dismiss at the end of liturgy?
The Angel of the Sacrifice
Pope Abraam was directed by the Holy Virgin Mary to choose this saint to mediate for moving the Mokattam Mountain.
(Hint: he plucked out one of his eyes)
St. Simon the Tanner
!!!!!! DAILLLYYY DOUBLE !!!!!!!
What is the name of the king who threw Daniel's friends in the furnace?
King Nebuchadnezzar II
Which four disciples were fishermen?
James, John, Peter, and Andrew
Name at least three other churches that we are in communion with.
Ethiopian, Armenian, Syrian, Indian and Eritrean Churches
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Fill in the blanks and where is this part read during the liturgy?
The __________ and ______ assembled at Nicea, the ____ hundred and ______ at Constantinople, and the ____ hundred at Ephesus;
three hundred and eighteen; one; fifty; and two;
This is read during the Commemoration of the Saints
When he was in school, he saw some Christian children acting the Christian rituals some as priests, some as deacons and one of them as a bishop. He asked their permission to participate with them, but they refused saying: "You are pagan, and you are not allowed to mix with us." He answered them: "I am from now on a Christian."
St. Athanasius