Birth of Christ
Where was Christ born?
Bethlehem
On what Coptic date do we celebrate Christmas?
Kiahk 29
What is the representation of incense?
Prayers being lifted up
No
In what city was Jesus raised in as a child?
Nazareth
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 for moving of the mountain of Mookutam
The 3 liturgies in the Coptic church are
St. Cyril, St. Basil, and St. Gregory
This reading comes after the Pauline Epistle, but before the Acts of our Fathers
Catholic Epistle
What is the meaning of "Emmanuel"?
God be with us
What does the Censer and the charcoal inside symbolize?
They symbolize St. Mary carrying Jesus in her womb
Abouna crosses his hands when he starts to pick the orbana because of this
When Jacob crossed his hands to bless Jospeh's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh
This is placed over the altar/sanctuary to represent God overlooking upon his children.
Ostrich egg
What did the wise men bring to baby Jesus and what did they symbolize?
Gold (King)
Frankincense (Priest)
Myrrh (Suffering)
How many major feasts of the Lord are there and what are they?
Seven
Annunciation, Nativity, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost
What does Abouna represent when he holds the orban and the cross over his head during the procession of the lamb?
It's a symbol of sacrifice that happened through the cross
Two of the Liturgies are addressed to God the Father, but this third liturgy addresses the son.
Liturgy of St. Gregory
What are the four weeks before the Nativity called?
The Advent
On what day of each Coptic month do we commemorate the Nativity?
29th
Name the first council and how many people were assembled?
Nicea
318
Name the fruits of the Holy Spirit
Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control