Sibling saints
This prophet, hesitant to speak, was given his brother by God as a spokesperson.
Moses
What color do they change the church curtain to during Holy Week?
Black
This apostle, known as the First-Called, hurried to bring his brother to Christ.
St. Andrew
Who did Christ ask while He was on the cross to take care of His mother Mary?
St. John the Beloved
This holy woman, the sister of St. Gregory and St. Peter, is venerated for her monastic and spiritual leadership.
St. Macrina
This righteous woman, the sister of Moses and Aaron, is recognized as a prophetess.
What does Abouna do on Covenant Thursday to represent what Jesus did to His disciples to show humility?
Abouna washes the congregations feet.
This Church Father stated, “They were expecting Christ who would have nothing in common with the others.”
St. John Chrysostom
What is the name of the criminal who was released instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
According to Coptic Orthodox teachings, family members can strengthen their faith together through this liturgical practice everyday.
Praying the Agpeya
This priestly figure supported his brother’s arms during a battle, foreshadowing the role of intercession.
Priest Aaron
Which book of the Bible speaks of the Second Coming of Christ, which we read during Bright Saturday?
The Book of Revelation
Envy did not hinder this apostle from leading his brother to Christ, setting an example of true brotherly love.
St. Andrew
what do the holes in the holy orban represent?
**Bonus Point (100)- what does each hole represent?
The five holes.
Bonus:
The nail wounds in His two hands
The nail wounds in His two feet
The spear wound in His side
The Coptic Church encourages families to partake in this sacrament regularly, strengthening their unity in Christ.
Holy Eucharist or Communion
The Holy Synaxarium mentions these two sisters of St. Anthony the Great and St. Pachomius as being instrumental in their spiritual journeys.
the sisters of St. Anthony and St. Pachomius?
What kind of tree did Jesus curse for not bearing fruit?
a fig tree
According to the Gospel of St. John, Andrew told his brother this phrase when he introduced him to Christ.
“We have found the Messiah”
What were the three languages written on the sign above Jesus' cross?
Hebrew, Greek, and Latin
Before a Coptic Orthodox couple gets married, they receive this sacrament, which unites them as one in Christ.
The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
St. Macrina, the sister of these two Cappadocian Fathers, was known for guiding them in their monastic and theological paths.
St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory of Nyssa?
Which two days of Holy Week do we take communion on, besides Easter.
Bright Saturday & Covenant Thursday
St. Peter, originally named Simon, was given his new name by Christ, meaning this in Greek.
Rock
What did the criminal on the right side of Christ say to Him? (Hint: we say this during Holy Week)
"Lord remember me when You come into your kingdom."
Coptic families begin and end their days with this powerful prayer, also chanted during the Holy Liturgy.
The Thanksgiving prayer