Random Knowledge
After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three times?
Peter
meaning of Pantocrator?
Creator or All-Ruler.
According to the Gospel of John, who doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus and the wounds on His hands and side?
Thomas
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Used to worship the sunned moon, then asked God if he could learn about the real God.
St Moses the black/ strong
meaning of Sabaoth?
Lord of Hosts
What was the city of the first Coptic Church?
Alexandria
Which Coptic Orthodox feast celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles?
Pentecost
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Which Council established our Creed?
Council of Nicaea
This saint is depicted carriying 2 swords
St philopateer
How many apostles are sitting at the table in the icon of the Last Supper?
11
32
Writer of the book of Revelation?
St John
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Which Coptic Orthodox feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist
Theophany or Epiphany
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What icons are always to the right and left of the royal door of the alter?
right - christ
left- saint mary
Feasts celebrated with a night liturgy?
100pts each.
Nativity, Epiphany and Resurrection
what are the 10 commandments?
1. I am the Lord your God you should have no other gods before me 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol 3. Do not take the name of the Lord in vain 4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy 5. Honor your father and mother 6. You shall not kill/murder† 7. You shall not commit adultery 8. You shall not steal†† 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor 10. You shall not covet.
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind along with a chariot of fire and horses?
Elijah
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In the Book of Genesis, who was the son of Abraham and Sarah, known as the father of the Israelite nation?
Isaac
opposing side loses 200
She has 40 virgins that pray with her and the prince wanted to marry her, her dad's name is Marcos
St.Demiana
Meaning of Theophany
theophany, (from Greek theophaneia, “appearance of God”), manifestation of God
How many hours do we pray in the agbeya?
DOUBLE points if you name each
7 hours
1,3,6,9,11,12 and midnight
How does Moses compare to Jesus?
Think about similarities in their lives.
1. King Herod tried to kill baby Jesus
Pharaoh tried to kill Moses as a baby.
2. Jesus gave the new law from the Mt. of Beatitudes Moses gave God's law on the Mt. of Sinai.
3. Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness Moses spent 40 days fasting on the mountain.
Two of the Liturgies are addressed to God the Father, but this third liturgy addresses the son.
Liturgy of St Gregory
I ran away from from home at 12 and worked as a prostitute before retiring to the desert to live the rest of my life as a hermit.
St. Mary of Egypt
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What does each hour of the Agpeya represent?
1st- Resurrection
3rd- Pentecost
6th- Crucifixion
9th- Death
11th- Taking down from Cross
12th- Burial
Midnight- Second coming