Agpeya
What does " Kyrie Eleison" mean?
Lord have mercy
What is the name of the Bible book where you can find the stories about Moses and the Isrealites?
Is it in the Old Testament or New Testament?
Exodus
Old Testament
What is the name of the Judge who had a lot of hair?
Samson
How many days do we fast for Lent?
55 days
How many little crosses are around the big Cross on the Orban?
12 crosses (12 disciples)
How many hours are in the Agpeya?
7 hours
What is the 1st commandment?
You shall have no other gods but Me.
What happened when Samson cut his hair?
he lost his strength
What is the name of the feast we celebrate on September 11 (Tout 1) ?
Nayrouz Feast
What is the name of the young saint who became a martyr for God?
St. Abanoub
41 times
What does the rod of Moses represent? (Hint: Bishop Abraham)
The Cross, it saved us from death as the rod saved the Israelites from the Egyptians
What did God do to Gideon's army?
reduced it from 32,000 to 300 men
What church fast reminds us of Moses and the 10 commandments? How many days do we fast?
Nativity Fast, 43 days
What does the 5 holes in the Orban represent?
Crown of thorns
Spear in Jesus' side
3 Nails
What does the word "Agpeya" mean?
Book of Hours
Why do we take off our shoes before communion in church?
God told Moses to take off his shoes before the burning bush
as a sign of respect to receive the Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
What did Deborah tell Barak to do when they were under the Canaanite rule?
gather an army to fight the Canaanites
What do we celebrate during the Feast of the Transfiguration?
When Jesus appeared in His glory with Moses and Elijah on Mount Tabor to Peter, James and John
What is the name of St. Mary's father?
Joachim
What does the 41 " Kyrie Eleison" represent?
1. 39 whips
2. crown of thorns
3. spear in Jesus' side
What is the last plague?
Death of the firstborn
Where can you find the story of Deborah, Gideon and Samson?
Is it in the Old Testament or New Testament?
Book of Judges
What is the greeting we use during the Holy 50 days
in English, Greek, Coptic?
Christ is Risen, Truly He is Risen
Christos Anesti, Alithos Anesti
Pi ekhristos Aftonf, Khen o meth me Aftonf
What is the symbolism behind the dates?
red color- blood of martyrs
white inside- purity of the martyrs
seed- strong faith