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Where was Christ born?
Bethlehem
What is the Annunciation feast?
Archangel Gabriel told St. Mary she will bring Jesus
By whom would Mary conceive Jesus?
The Holy Spirit
What are the names of St.Mary's parents?
Anna and Joakim
Which archangel is called 'The Announcer?"
Archangel Gabriel
What is the meaning of "Immanuel"?
“God be with us”
True or False
It was never prophesied that babies would be killed in Bethlehem
False Jeremiah 31:15
What does the Censer and the charcoal inside symbolize?
They symbolize St.Mary carrying Jesus in her womb.
Who wrote the first icon of St.Mary carrying Christ?
St.Luke
The first visitors to worship Jesus.
The Shepherds
Why do we call kiank praises 7 & 4?
7 theotokias and 4 hooses
Kiahk is this number month in the coptic calendar
4
What was the name of the old prophetess who saw Jesus in the temple when he was presented to the Lord after his birth?
Anna
On what Coptic date do we celebrate Christmas?
Koiahk 29th
Which gospel in the Bible records the Annunciation event?
Gospel of Luke
What is the name of the of the woman who witnessed the birth of Christ?
Salome
Which prophet said the most about the birth of Christ?
Isaiah
Who said; "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son"?
Isaiah the prophet
What did Herod do when the wise men did not came back to him?
He ordered to kill every male child from age of 2 years old or younger
In which council the introduction to the creed "We magnify you O Mother of the True Light" was added?
The Council of Ephesus
What did the wise men bring and what did they symbolize?
Gold (king)
Frankincense (priest)
Myrrh (suffering)
What did the prophet Micah say about Jesus' birth?
He would be born in Bethlehem
How long is the Nativity fast and why?
43 days
Moses fasted 40 days to receive the word of God on the tablets, we fast 40 days to receive the Logos Incarnate.
3 days moving of the mountain of mookutam
How many major feasts of the Lord are there and what are they?
Seven. Annunciation, Nativity, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost.
Which Gospels give an account of the Nativity of Jesus Christ?
The Gospels of St. Luke and St.Matthew