Why?
Why did the wise men go to Bethlehem?
Because Herod told them to go find Jesus
What is the month of Kiahk about?
The birth of Jesus/Nativity
Who was Saint Mary's cousin?
Elizabeth
Where was Jesus born?
Why did Herod kill all of the male newborns under 2 years old?
To make sure that Jesus would not take over from him as king
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Zachariah?
Who was the emperor of Rome when Jesus was born?
Where did Joseph and Mary live before going to Bethlehem?
Nazareth
Why did the angel tell Zachariah that he would not be able to talk?
Because he did not believe that his wife would become pregnant
What do we call the month of Kiahk?
Saint Mary's Month
Who told Saint Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
Archangel Gabriel
Where do we read about the birth of Jesus in the Bible?
Matthew & Luke
Why did Joseph go to Bethlehem?
Because of a decree issued by Caesar/The Roman Census
What day in the Coptic month does the church celebrate the birth of Jesus?
29th of Kiahk
Who was it prophesied that they would "be great in front of the Lord"
St. John the Baptist
Where did the wise men see the star?
In the East
Why were Zachariah and Elizabeth pure in front of the Lord?
They were following God's commandments
How many Hoses and Theotokias are there?
7 Theotokias and 4 Hoses
Who is the prophet who prophesied about Saint John the Baptism saying, “A Voice shouting in the wilderness?”
Isaiah
Where was the angel standing when he appeared to Zachariah?