New Testament
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What was the first of the Ten Commandments?
I am the lord your God (do not worship any other gods)
In what country did the Coptic Church have its origins?
Egypt
Pope Shenouda III is pope number?
117th
How many hours are in the Agbeya?
7 hours
What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert?
Locust
What kind of meat did God provide for the Israelites in the desert?
Quails
What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Mark
This saint carries 2 swords
St. Philopateer
The Father of Monks
St. Anthony the Great
After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three times?
Peter
What did God change Jacob's name to?
Israel
Who is our current Pope?
Pope Tawadros II
The saint who carried Jesus Christ on his shoulders when He appeared to him as an old man
Anba Bishoy
How many psalms are there?
150
Who asked Pilate for Jesus' body after the crucifixion?
Joseph of Arimathea
What special instructions were the Israelites given for eating sacrificial lambs during Passover?
- Do not break any bones
-No left overs
- Male lamb
-Must be perfect
What churches can we go take communion at? (other than any other Coptic churches)
Oriental Churches or our sister churches:
Syriac orthodox
Armenian
Eritrean
Ethiopian
Indian Orthodox
He was a thief and a murderer and used to worship the sun. He asked if he could learn about the real God. God spoke to him and said, go to a monk and he will teach you what you need to know.
St.Moses the Black
St. Mary's Coptic Church in Cairo is located above the gate of a Roman fortress, which gives it this nickname.
The Hanging Church
When did the events of the New Testament take place? (What century?)
1st Century AD
What did Jacob vow at Bethel?
To give God a tenth of his income (tithe)
In which council did the Coptic church separate from the other churches? (The first Great Schism)
The council of Chalcedon
She has 40 virgins that pray with her and the prince wanted to marry her. Her dad's name is Morcos
St. Demiana
I can do all ____ through ____ who _____ me. Philippians 4:13
things; Christ; strengthens