Sundays of Great Lent
What is the first Sunday of Great Lent called?
What day marks Jesus entering Jerusalem?
Palm Sunday
What happens during the First Hour of Good Friday?
Christ is condemned to death
What is the long fasting period before Easter called?
The Great Fast (Great Lent)
What Gospel is read on the Sunday of the Temptation?
Christ being tempted on the mountain
What major event happens on Covenant Thursday?
The Last Supper and washing of the disciples’ feet
What happens during the Third Hour?
Christ is sentenced and mocked
What does Christ breaking bread symbolize in the Last Supper?
His body given for us
Which Sunday focuses on repentance through the Prodigal Son?
3rd Sunday, Sunday of the Prodigal Son?
What happens on Bright Saturday?
It commemorates Christ resting in the tomb and his descent into Hades to break the power of death.
What happens during the Sixth Hour?
Christ is crucified
How many weeks is Great Lent in the Coptic Church?
55 days (including Holy Week)
Which Sunday highlights Christ as the source of living water?
4th Sunday, Samaritan Woman
What is commemorated on Holy Tuesday?
Teachings and parables in the temple
What happens during the Ninth Hour?
Christ dies on the cross
What is the name of the Passion Week prayers?
Pascha
Which Sunday celebrates Christ giving sight to the blind?
6th Sunday, Man born blind
What is the significance of Holy Wednesday?
Judas agrees to betray Christ
What happens during the Twelfth Hour?
Christ is buried
What is the purpose of the Pascha prayers?
To meditate on Christ’s suffering