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Jesus rode this animal in His entry into Jerusalem.

A donkey

100

What does  "Theotokos" mean, and who is she?

"Mother of God," or "the one who bore God" 

St. Mary.

100

Who preached about Jesus to the Egyptians?

Saint Mark

100

What is the sign of the cross in Coptic?

Khen evran, em Eviot, nem epSheri, nem piEpnevma ethoab, Enoute en o out, Amen

100

How many Holy Sacraments are there?

7

200

Who is the brother of Moses and also a priest?

Aaron

200

Who was the first monk?

Saint Anthony the Great

200

Who is our Patriarch (Pope) of the Coptic Orthodox Church (right now)?

Pope Tawadrous the Second

200

What instruments do we use in church, and which is the most important one?

Cymbals, triangles, and your voice!

200

What should we do when entering the church(/altar)?

Step with your right foot, do the sign of the cross, and say "Our Father." For deacons, at the altar, kiss the curtain and do a metania.

300

Who was a Pharisee who persecuted (harmed) the Christians, but Jesus appeared to Him through a bright light, and he became a very important Apostle? 

St. Paul (used to be Saul of Tarsus)

300

The Coptic Church is known as the Church of the Martyrs due to the numerous people who shed their blood for Christ and the Church. The most recent martyrs of the Coptic Church are

the 21 Martyrs of Libya

300

How many apostles did Jesus send out to preach?

70

300

What is the main hymn we sing during Holy Week?

Thok ta tee gom (Thine is the power)

300

The Body and Blood of Jesus in the liturgy is called the Holy...

Eucharist

400

Who was the first person to see Jesus after His Resurrection?

St. Mary Magdalene

400

Which Pope was known for his friendship with Saint Mina, did many miracles, and prayed the liturgy ever day in the windmill in the Tahouna?

Saint Pope Kyrillos the Sixth

400

Who was the second Pope of the Coptic Church? He was a shoemaker, and the first person in Egypt whom St. Mark preached to and baptized.

St. Ananias

400

Jesus Christ in Coptic is...

Isous Piekhristos

400

Which of the Holy Sacraments is needed for salvation?

Baptism, Chrismation, Communion, and Repentance/Confession.

500

Which Book in the Bible was the last one to be written, and by whom


(Hint, it's a Gospel)

The Gospel of St. John by St. John

500

This saint has two camels in his icon.

St. Mena the Wonderworker

500

How old is the Coptic Orthodox Church?

2,000 + years! It began after Pentecost, and when St. Mark came and preached in Egypt.

500

Why do we say the Hymn "Hiten ne Eperesvia"?

To "greet" the saints and ask them to pray and intercede for us.

500

We call icons ______ to Heaven

windows

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