Liturgy
What languages do we often use in the liturgy besides English?
Coptic & Greek
What does the word “Theology” mean?
The study of God
Which saint is known as “The Apostle of Egypt”?
St. Mark the Evangelist
What feast celebrates the birth of Christ?
The Nativity
What does “Coptic” mean?
Egyptian
How many major parts are in the Divine Liturgy and what are they?
3 Major parts
- Offertory
- Liturgy of the Word
- Liturgy of the Believers/Faithful
What do we call the mystery where bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ?
The Sacrament of the Eucharist
Which saints were thrown into the furnace but were unharmed?
The Three Holy Youths (Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego)
What is the feast called when Archangel Gabriel announced to St. Mary that she would give birth to Christ?
The Annunciation
Which direction do we pray facing?
East
What is the name of the prayer said before the Gospel reading?
The Litany of the Gospel
What is the doctrine of the Holy Trinity? (AKA Council of Nicaea)
One God in three Persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Who is the patron saint of lost items?
Anba Wannas
What is the greatest feast in the Church? (AKA The feast of feasts)
The Resurrection
What is the first prayer in the Liturgy after the Gospel?
The Prayer of Reconciliation
Which saint wrote the Divine Liturgy we pray most often?
St. Basil
Who is called “The Theotokos” and what does Theotokos mean?
St. Mary, the Mother of God
Which Coptic saint is known as the perfect man and why?
Saint Bishoy - because his body did not see corruption.
How many major and minor feasts of the Lord are in the Coptic Church?
7 Major & 7 Minor
What is the longest hymn during Holy Week?
Pek-Ethronos
What does the word “Eucharist” mean?
Thanksgiving
What happened at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD?
The Church condemned Arianism and confirmed that Christ is truly God
Which saint is known as the father of monastic communal living? (Ub al Shareka)
Saint Pachomios
Name the 7 Major Feasts of the Lord IN ORDER.
- Annunciation
- Nativity
- Epiphany
- Palm Sunday
- Resurrection
- Ascension
- Pentecost
Name 3 Coptic Popes of Alexandria.
The last 3 don't count
- Saint Mark (1)
- Pope Yousab
- Pope Kyrillos V