The month of kiahk
On what day of the month of Kiahk do we celebrate the feast of nativity?
29th
Complete the verse : “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, ……………..” (Luke
2:14).
Goodwill toward men
What is “Nativity Paramon”? and how do we fast it?
The day before the feast – No fish (like
Wednesdays and Fridays
What tune do we use during the midnight praises in the month of kiahk?
Kiahk tune
What are the names of St. Mary’s parents?
Anna and Joakim
The month of kiahk come in what order in the Coptic year?
4th
Where did the wise men come from?
From the East
Why do we fast 43 days?
40 days as Moses fasted waiting for the ‘word’ of God + 3 days for
moving El-Mokatam mountain
Why do we call kiahk praises 7 & 4?
7 theotokias and 4 hooses
What is Isiah’s most famous prophecy about St. Mary? What is its verse
Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son and shall call His name Emmanuel
What is the name of the month that comes before the month of Kiahk?
Hator
What does Immanuel translate to?
God with us
During all the days of the nativity fast, we are allowed to eat sea food.
False
What inspired the lyrics of the 4th hooses?
Psalms 148,149,& 150
Mention 3 prophets who prophesied about St. Mary
Isaiah – Jeremiah – Micah
What is the month of Kiahk very well known for?
Praises
What did Herod ask the wise men to do?
To let him know once they find the newborn king
How many fasts do we have in our orthodox church?
7
What is the meaning of “lobsh” ?
Explanation
In which council the introduction to the creed “We magnify you O Mother of the True Light” was added?
The Council of Ephesus
What are the Gospel readings of every Sunday in the month of kiahk?
Gospel of St. Luke
Which tribe did the Lord Jesus come from?
Judas
What are the fasts we have in our Coptic Orthodox church?
Nativity – Jonah – Lent – Apostles –
St Mary – Wednesdays and Fridays - Paramones
What is the meaning of the word “ Theotokia”?
Glorification to St Mary
Mention 4 titles for St. Mary
The Ladder of Jacob
The Beautiful Dove
The Golden Censer
The Burning Bush