Fast
What is the total length of the Nativity Fast as formally practiced today?
43 Days
In which city was Christ born?
Bethlehem
Who is the Theotokos?
The Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
What did Christ come to save us from?
Sin and death
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
On which Coptic date is the Nativity Feast celebrated?
Kiahk 29
Why did St. Joseph and St. Mary travel to Bethlehem?
Because of the census
Why is St. Joseph called “the righteous”?
Because he obeyed God and protected the Holy Family
Why was Christ born in a manger?
To teach us humility
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Why is the Nativity Feast considered one of the Lord’s Major Feasts?
Because it celebrates the Incarnation of Christ
Where was Christ laid after His birth?
in a manger
Who announced Christ’s birth to the shepherds?
An angel of the Lord
What angel announced the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary?
Arch Angel Gabriel
Which ancient language did the Coptic language develop from?
Ancient Egyptian / Hieroglyphics
In which century was the 43-day Nativity Fast formally documented?
11th century
Which group of people first heard the news of Christ’s birth?
The shepherds
Which Old Testament prophet foretold Christ’s birth in Bethlehem?
Micah
What signs were the shepherds told to use to identify Christ?
A baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger
Which element has the chemical symbol "Hg"
Mercury
Name the Coptic month in which the Nativity Fast begins.
Hathor (16th of Hathor)
Which Gospel gives us the details of the Nativity story read in the Church?
The Gospel according to St. Luke
Why is St. Mary called “ever-virgin” by the Church?
Because she was a virgin before, during, and after Christ’s birth
Who ordered the census that brought Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus
Which peninsula connects Asia, Europe, and Africa?
Sinai Peninsula