The Coptic Orthodox Church
Who was the Apostle who established the Coptic Church and was martyred in Alexandria?
St. Mark
This Coptic saint is considered the first Christian monk
St. Anthony the Great
What is the longest book in the Bible?
Psalms
How many days are in the Great Lent, including Holy Week?
55 days
What is the most frequently used liturgy in the Coptic Church?
The Liturgy of St.Basil
Which 1st-century bishop does the Coptic Orthodox Church use as liturgy?
St. Cyril of Alexandria
Who was the first Martyr?
St. Stephen
Who wrote the Book of Revelation?
St. John the Beloved
What is the short three-day fast that precedes Lent, commemorating repentance in the Old Testament.
Jonah’s Fast
God the son is the word, what is another word for "the word"? (think greek)
The Logos
What is the event that is celebrated each year and marks both the Coptic New Year and the commemoration of the martyrs who gave their lives for the faith?
Nayrouz
Which martyr was a young boy who was killed for refusing to renounce his Christian faith?
St. Abanoub
How many seats were at the Council of Nicaea recognized by the Coptic Orthodox Church?
What is Nayrouz?
Nayrouz is the beginning of the Coptic New Year.
At Jesus’ baptism, how are all three Persons of the Trinity present?
The Father’s voice speaks, the Son is baptized, and the Spirit descends as a dove.
What is the oldest known Coptic Orthodox hymn, still chanted today?
“Aripsalin” or “Tenouosht”
The miraculous discovery of the relics of this saint was guided by Pope Kyrillos VI.
St. Mina
What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
Jesus Wept.
What do we commemorate in the feast of Nayrouz?
We commemorate our fathers the martyrs who have shed their blood - an offering on the altar of love for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Which Gospel book in the New Testament does Christ make His 7 “I AM” statements.
The Gospel according to John
What are the 7 Holy Sacraments of the Church?
Baptism, Confirmation (Holy Myron), Communion, Repentance & Confession, Priesthood, Unction of the Sick, Matrimony
This saint, known as “the Golden Mouth,” is one of the greatest preachers in Christian history.
St. John Chrysostom
Which Old Testament prophet foretold Christ’s suffering in great detail?
Isaiah
What year did the Coptic Calendar start?
(Hint: the current coptic year is 1743)
what is 284 AD
What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?
The book of Obadiah