the holy cross
What two dates on the Coptic calendar do we celebrate the Feast of the Cross?
Thoout 17 (sep27) and Paremhotep 10 (march 19)
Which book of the Bible explains all the rules about Old Testament sacrifices and priests?
Leviticus
Which disciple did Jesus ask to take care of St. Mary when He said, "Woman, behold your son!"?
St. John the Beloved
How many total stops or "stations" are in the Procession of the Cross rite?
12
What Egyptian city was St. Shenouda born in?
akhmeem
Complete the theme verse from Romans 8:37: "Yet in all these things we are more than...
...conquerors through Him who loved us."
Which Old Testament sacrifice represents Jesus' complete obedience to God?
The Burnt Offering
What specific words did Jesus say to give comfort and the promise of salvation to the repentant thief on His right?
"Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."
What event in Jesus' life do we remember at Station 10 (the Baptismal Font)?
The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River
What does the title "Archimandrite" mean?
Head of the Monastery (or Abbot)
Why did Jesus specifically die on a Cross instead of another way?
To free us from the curse of sin (Deuteronomy 21:23).
if an Israelite was too poor to bring a sheep or goat for a sacrifice, what birds were they allowed to bring instead?
Turtledoves or young pigeons
What was the name of the soldier who pierced Jesus' side with a spear and later became a Christian saint?
St. Longinus
Why does the Procession of the Cross start right in front of the Sanctuary door?
The Sanctuary represents Heaven, showing us that the Cross opens the way to Heaven.
Which Council did St. Shenouda attend with Pope Cyril I to defend the Orthodox faith against Nestorius?
The Council of Ephesus
What are the 4 types of death that happened because of Adam and Eve's sin?
Physical, spiritual, moral (relational), and eternal death
Why did a person have to lay their hand on the head of an animal sacrifice before offering it?
To confess their sins and symbolically transfer their sins onto the animal.
What short prayer did the thief on the right pray to get into Paradise?
Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."
What spiritual advice does Station 9 (the Northern Door) give us?
Strive to enter through the narrow gate."
How old was St. Shenouda when he died?
118 years old
Why do we move our hand from the left shoulder to the right shoulder when we make the Sign of the Cross?
It shows that Jesus moved us from darkness to light (from condemnation to salvation).
Why did priests have to keep offering animal sacrifices day after day in the Old Testament?
Because animal blood cannot actually take away sins—it was just a placeholder pointing to Jesus!
What were the very last words (the 7th Word) Jesus spoke on the Cross right before He gave up His spirit?
Father, 'into Your hands I commit My spirit.'"
Station 2 in the Procession of the Cross is prayed right in front of the Icon of St. Mary. What title of St. Mary does this station highlight, and what does that title mean?
Theotokos (which means Mother of God).
How many total monks and nuns lived in St. Shenouda’s monasteries?
4,000 monks and 1,800 nuns (5,800 total)