The Coptic Church
True or False?
The Coptic Church is one of the most ancient churches in the world
True!
What is the name of the book we pray everyday from?
Agpeya
How many major feasts are there?
7
Who was the founder of the Coptic Church and when was It founded?
St. Mark founded the Coptic Orthodox Church in the first century
How many hours are in this book?
8 hours (First, Third, Sixth, Ninth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Veil, Midnight)
How many minor feasts are there?
7
What are the three shapes that a church can be?
Circular, Cruciform, and in the shape of a ship
How many psalms are in this book?
Name the major feasts
Annunciation
Nativity
Epiphany
Palm Sunday
Easter/Resurrection
Ascension
Pentecost
What shape is our church?
The shape of a ship...kinda
What prayers are read before we start the hour being prayed?
The Lord's Prayer
Thanksgiving Prayer
Psalm 150
Name the minor feasts
Circumcision of the Lord
The entrance of our Lord into the Temple
The escape of the Holy Family to Egypt
The First miracle of our Lord
Transfiguration of Christ
Covenant Thursday
Thomas Sunday
What are the characteristics of the 3 shapes that a church can be?
The Cruciform Shape: This type gives an idea of the mystical nature of the Church, as being the crucified Body of Christ. It was very common in the Byzantine style but rarely used in the Coptic Churches.
The Circular Shape: This design refers to the eternal nature of the Church as being an endless line. This type is very common in Coptic architecture.
The Shape of a Ship: This is the most commonly used shape in the Coptic Orthodox Church. This is symbolic of Noah’s ark as those in Noah’s ark were saved from the flood, likewise, the Church of God alone has the ability to save men. This describes the church in the form of a ship.
How many "watches" are in the midnight hour?
3 watches
What is the Coptic date for Christmas?
Kiahk 29