The Holy Bread (Orban)
Who is allowed to make the Holy Bread for the Liturgy?
Only men/boys
St Stephen is considered to be the first ______ in the Coptic Church? (2 right answers)
Deacon or Martyr (Protodeacon and Protomartyr)
Where is the Holy Bread prepared in the church?
In a special room called Bethlehem
How many men did the disciples choose to help serve the people at the time?
7
Why are Psalms prayed while making the Holy Bread?
Because Psalms have prophecies about our Lord Jesus Christ
What did St Stephen teach the people about?
The story of Jesus and that Jesus was the Son of God
What are the words written on the Holy Bread (English or Coptic)?
English = Holy God, Holy Almighty, Holy Immortal
Coptic = Agios o Theos (Holy God), Agios Ischyros (Holy Mighty), Agios Athanatos (Holy Immortal)
What happened to St Stephen’s face when he stood before the council?
It shone like the face of an angel.
How many crosses and holes are on the Holy Bread (BONUS - What does each cross and hole represent?)
13 crosses (1 big cross representing Jesus and 12 little crosses surrounding the big one representing the 12 disciples)
5 holes (1 = crown of thorns on Jesus' head, 2 = for the 2 nails on both of His hands, 1 = for the nail on His feet, 1 = for the spear in His side)
How was St Stephen martyred?
He was stoned