Old Testament
How many books in the Old Testament?
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What city was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
What Saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Which Saint is the first martyr?
St Stephen
What was the first of the Ten Commandments?
You shall have no other gods before me.
What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert?
Locust
How many Psalms are there?
150
Who is our Pope right now?
Pope Tawadros II
Which Saint carries 2 swords in their icon?
St Philopateer
Who did God speak to through the burning bush?
Moses
After Jesus was arrested, which disciple disowned him three times?
Peter
Who built the ark to survive the great flood? What was God’s sign that he would never destroy the earth again?
Noah built the ark. God's sign was a rainbow.
How many Sacraments are there?
Seven: Baptism, Chrismation, Repentance and Confession, the Eucharist, Matrimony, Priesthood and the Unction of the Sick.
Which Saint stands between 2 camels in their icon?
St Mina
What did God change Jacob's name to?
Who was the angel that visited Mary and told her that she would give birth to the Son of God?
Archangel Gabriel
What did David use to defeat Goliath?
A sling and a stone
How long after a baby is born do they get baptized?
For a baby boy - 40 days
For a baby girl - 80 days
Which Saint is surrounded with 40 girls in their icon?
St Demiana
Name the first 5 books of the Bible.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
What's Jesus' first miracle?
Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding feast of Cana
How many holes are in the Holy Bread, and what do they represent?
5 Holes: 1 for the crown of thorns on His head, 2 for the nails in His hands, 1 for the nail in His feet, and 1 for the spear in His side
How can we get closer to God?
By building a relationship with Him. Through prayer, reading the Bible, fasting, repentance and confession, going to church and taking communion.
Which Saint was a robber, a murderer, and worshipped the sun before finding our Lord and becoming a Monk?
St Moses the Strong