COPTIC KNOWLDGE
The base of the Shoria is a symbol of this
THE Womb of the virgin, St. Mary
The Holy Liturgy can be divided into many different parts, what is considered the beginning?
Matins is the beginning of the Holy Liturgy.
Name the first council and the heresy that was discussed
What is Nicea, Arius heresy about the idea that the father is greater than the son
In the Book of Daniel, what were the names of the three young Israelites who were thrown into the fiery furnace but emerged unharmed?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Which hymn do we sing during the burial?
Golgotha
At this point in the Liturgy, the doors close (when the non-believers leave)
The Orthodox Creed
What is the meaning of the phrase "Je peniot et khen nifiowi"
Our Father who are in heaven
Saints who wrote the Coptic Orthodox liturgies
Who are St. Basil, St. Gregory, and St. Cyril.
In the Old Testament, which prophet saw a vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life?
Ezekiel
Which hymn do we sing during the major feasts as we enter from the middle during offering the qorbans
Eporo
What churches can we go take communion at?
Oriental Churches or our sister churches:
-Syriac orthodox, Armenian, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Indian Orthodox
Name the long hymn that is sung many times during Palm Sunday
Evlogimenos
Who is the German monk credited with initiating the Protestant Reformation by posting the Ninety-Five Theses?
Martin Luther
When did the events of the New Testament take place?
1st Century AD
He caused the rain to fall...
upon the face of the earth and it sprouted and gave its fruit
The prayer where the people confess their sins and recognize that God sent prophets and his Son to save the world. And also where Abouna would hold the "Tombs seal"
What is The prayer of Reconciliation.
Name all __ major feasts
Nativity Epiphany Pentecost Ascension Pascha Palm Sunday The Annunciation
In what year did the Great Schism between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church occur?
1054
What did God change Jacob's name to?
ISREAL
Coolness and repose without ceasing, grant unto all of us, that we may joyfully proclaim Praise Him and exalt Him above all
Aripsalin
Priest: "For every time you eat of this bread, and drink of this cup, ...."
"... you proclaim My Death, confess My Resurrection, and remember Me until I come."
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
In which council did the Coptic church separate from the other churches?
The council of Chalcedon
What special instructions were the Israelites given for eating sacrificial lambs during Passover? (4)
- Do not break any bones
-No left overs
- Male lamb
-Must be perfect