What was Abouna Augustinos's occupation before becoming a priest?
Pathologist
What number is Pope Shenouda III
117th
How many priests does St Mark have?
8
Abouna Yacoub, Jono, Aug, Mark, Elijah, Michael, David and Anthony
Who was Samuel's mother?
Hannah
What is the only flag in the world that isn't a rectangle?
Nepal
St. Anthony the Great, a Copt, was called the world's first Christian what?
Monk
How old was Abouna Michael when he migrated to Australia?
14
Which saint carries 2 swords
St Philopateer
Name 4 people that have the master fobs (excluding the priests)
Michael Rouchi, John Electrician, Tad, Andrew Messiah
What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert?
Locust
What land animal has the strongest bite force on earth
Hippopotamus
By what title is the head of the Coptic Church known?
Pope
In what year was Abouna Jonathan ordained a priest?
2003
He carried Jesus Christ on his back and went through the water carrying him, even though Christ was a little boy
St Bishoy
How many toilets (individual) does St Mark's have?
25
8 normal, 3 Sunday School, 3 in angel, 3 in red house, 4 yellow house and 4 kahk house.
Who were the first disciples?
Andrew and Peter
Name three planets in our solar system that have rings.
Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune
What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St Mark
How many children does Abouna David have and what are their names?
4
Joelle, Benjamin, David and Noah
She prayed and wept for her son to turn from sin very often, so God heard her and made him a saint.
St Monica
What year was the first liturgy prayed in St Marks by Fr Moussa?
1979
Who asked Pilate for Jesus' body after the crucifixion?
Joseph of Arimathea
What leaves is Molokhia made of?
Jute leaves
St. Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, in Cairo, is located above the gate of a Roman fortress. This gives it what interesting nickname?
The Hanging Church
What was Fr Mark occupation before priesthood?
Strategy consultant
She subdued her passions by living a ascetically in the desert for 47 years.
St Mary of Egypt
How many liturgies are prayed on a regular week?
18
Monday - Friday
1st Liturgy:
5am - 7am
2nd Liturgy:
8:30am - 10am
Sunday:
Early Liturgy:
6am - 8am
Arabic Liturgy:
8:30am - 10:30am
English Liturgy:
8:00am - 10:30am
Kids Liturgy:
8:30am - 9:30am
5 & 6 Liturgy:
8:30 - 10am
High School Liturgy:
8:30am - 10am
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 is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?
Delta
What happened to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in 1981?
He was sent into exile
Where was Father Anthony brought up and what was his hobby.
Adelaide and soccer
He was a robber, murderer and used to worship the sun. He asked God if he could learn about the real God, and God spoke to him and said, go to a monk and he will teach you what you need to be taught.
St Moses the black
Who is the head servant of the welcoming team
Bass Somwi
Who suggested that Joseph interpret the dreams of Pharaoh?
The cupbearer (Genesis 41: 12-13)
What is the only chess piece that cannot move in a straight line?
The bishop
What Coptic theological school, founded in the first century, was rechartered in the modern era in 1893, and has since opened satellite campuses in the United States?
The Catechetical School of Alexandria
How many spiritual children of Abouna Yacoub have become priests?
28
Abouna Mark, Elijah, Anthony, David, Samuel, Daniel, Joe, Paul, Thomas ...
She helped her mother raise her brothers, who became bishops and a priest, famous in Cappadocia, while she herself became a nun.
St Mary of Egypt
What day and time does the senior bible study happen?
Tuesday
10:30am - 12:30pm
When Saul was pursuing David, in which cave did David seek refuge?
Cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1)
Which country has the most islands?
Sweden (270,000)
St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral, the current seat of Church leadership, was the recipient in 1968 of an important gift. What was it?
Some of the relics of St. Mark