Old Testament
What garden did God create as the home for Adam and Eve?
Garden of Eden
What is the name of the place where Jesus was crucified?
Golgotha
Who is the beloved disciple who stood at the foot of the cross with the Virgin Mary?
St John the Apostle
In which city was the Coptic Orthodox Church officially founded?
Alexandria
What is the primary season of fasting before Easter called in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Great Lent
Who was the son of Abraham who inherited God's promises?
Isaac
What was the occupation of Matthew before he followed Jesus?
Tax Collector
Who is known as the first monk in Christian history
St Anthony
Who brought Christianity to Egypt and is considered the founder of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St Mark
Which liturgy is most commonly used by the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Liturgy of St Basil
What was the name of the queen who visited King Solomon to test his wisdom?
Queen of Sheba
What was Paul's profession before becoming an apostle?
Tentmaker
Known as the "Golden Mouth" for his teachings.
St. John Chrysostom
Who is the first Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St Mark
What special rite involves the blessing of water, commemorating Jesus' baptism?
The Feast of Theophany or Epiphany
Who was the king known for his wisdom and for building the first Temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
Who is the apostle known for writing the majority of the New Testament letters?
St Paul
This saint's works were fundamental in defining the Orthodox doctrine at the Council of Nicaea. Who was he?
St. Athanasius of Alexandria
What number pope was Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
117th pope
Name the 7 Sacraments of the Church
1) Baptism
2) Chrismation (Myron)
3) Holy Communion
4) Repentance and Confession
5) Priesthood
6) Holy Matrimony
7) Unction of the Sick
Name the prophet who confronted the wicked Queen Jezebel.
Elijah
What island was John exiled to when he received the visions recorded in the Book of Revelation?
Patmos
Who is known for his apologetic works defending Christianity against pagan critiques?
St. Justin Martyr
Which Coptic Pope is known for reestablishing the theological school of Alexandria in the 19th century?
Pope Cyril IV
What do we celebrate in January...
(Hint: Not as easy as you think)
Christmas
(It's as easy as you thought)