Old Testament
Name the two prophets who appeared during Jesus' Transfiguration. (Bonus point: who were the 3 disciples with them)
Moses and Elijah (James, John, Peter)
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Who established the church in Egypt?
St. Mark the Apostle
What is the full name of our Church?
St. Pope Kerollos VI Coptic Orthodox Church
What is in the Ark of Covenant?
Mannah, The rod of Aaron, and the ten commandments
How many books are in the old testament?
39 + 7 deuterocanonical books
How many books are in the new testament?
27 books
Who is the first Martyr?
St. Stephen the first deacon
What does Coptic mean?
the language indigenous groups that lived in Egypt spoke prior to the Muslim Occupation. Or Egyptian
What hour was Christ Crucified and at what hour did he die?
6th hour; 9th hour
What is Moses' magic number? (Hint: his age when he left Egypt, years he spent in the desert before going back to Egypt to save the Egyptians, how many years they spent in the wilderness, days on the mountain)
40
How many years did Jesus spend on His service?
3 1/2 years
How long was St. George tortured?
7 years
Who are the last three Popes of the Coptic Orthodox Church? (Starting with current one)
Pope Tawadros, Pope Shenouda III, Pope Kyrillos VI
What are the four creatures that John saw in Revelation and who do they represent?
Eagle (John), Human (Matthew), Ox (Luke), Lion (Mark)
Who did God put to guard the Garden of Eden?
Cherubs
Who are the 12 disciples?
Peter(Simon), Andrew (Peter's brother), James son of Zebedee, John (the beloved/ James's brother), Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (Tax collector), James son of Alphaeus, Jude (Judas/Thaddeus), Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot (Betrayer)
Who are St. Mary's parents?
Joachim and Anna
When do we celebrate Christmas?
January 7th
Who is the greatest prophet born among women?
John the Baptist
What are the 10 Commandments
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself any graven images.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord Your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it Holy.
5. Honor your father and mother.
6. You shall not kill.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. Do not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness.
10. You shall not covet. (Covet means to want something that belongs to someone else)
What are the 8 Beatitudes?
Blessed are the poor in spirit.
Blessed are those who mourn.
Blessed are the meek.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
Blessed are the merciful.
Blessed are the pure in heart.
Blessed are the peacemakers.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.
Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely for my sake. (+1)
Who were the two men who prepared the tomb and asked Pilot Jesus's body?
Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea
What is Nayrouz and when do we celebrate it?
The Coptic New Year; 9/11
How many Kyrie eleison's do we during every prayer and what do they signify?
41 total = 39 whips + spear in Jesus's side + Crown of thorns