Old Testament
Which god/demon did a lot of the nations that surrounded Israel pray to?
Baal
What city was Christ born in?
Bethlehem
Is the Shorya a Coptic air freshener?
No!
What is the full version of the Jesus prayer?
Oh my Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.
Which Mary did Christ appear to first?
Mary Magdalene
What was the name of the Assyrian king who wanted to conquer Hezekiah and the Israelites?
Sennacherib
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Translate this and Pronounce it (each 100 points)
Ⲓⲏ︦ⲥ︦ Ⲡⲭ︦ⲥ︦ Ⲡ̀ϣⲏⲣⲓ Ⲙ̀̀ⲫϯ
Jesus Christ Son of God
Who was famous for praying a lot, and was called the Silent Patriarch?
Pope Kyrillos VI
Which monk was fought against by a lot of demons with different appearances (wild beasts)?
St. Anthony the father of monks (the Great)
What is the Hebrew word for "Provider"?
Ireh
The Book of Acts focuses mainly on the works of these two apostles.
150 points each
St. Peter
St. Paul
What year was the Council of Nicaea held in? (300 points)
How many bishops were gathered? (100 points)
325 A.D.
318 Bishops
What does each letter in the acronym "PRAY" stand for?
Pray, Repent, Ask, Yield
Were all the 21 martyrs of Libya Christian? If yes were they all from the same city?
If not what was that one person's religion?
No, he was an atheist
After the Israelites's captivity who went back and rebuilt Jerusalem's wall?
Nehemiah
What was the name of the island that St. John the beloved was banished to?
Patmos
What do you need to have on the altar to pray a liturgy?
What were both names of Samuel the prophet's parents?
Hannah
Who was the monk that is famous for hiding others sins? (hiding a woman in a basket and then sitting on it)
St. Makarios (Abba Makar)
What name in the Old Testament implies that it is an appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ?
Angel of the Lord
How was St. Paul killed and why did he die differently from St. Peter?
He was beheaded.
He was a Roman citizen
What happens if we run out of the body and blood?
Abouna prays a special prayer over extra wine and bread and it instantly changes into the Body and Blood.
How many hours are in the agpeya and name them.
Prime, terce, sext, none, vespers, compline, Veil, Midnight
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Which church father fought against Nestorius in the Council of Ephesus?
Hint: Name starts with a C