BIBLE
HYMNS
FASTS
SAINTS
TRADITIONS
100

How many Gospels are in the Bible?

4

100

When do we sing "Agios"?

Before the Gospel

100

Which fast are we now in?

Great Lent

100

Who preached in Egypt?

St Mark

100

How many orban loaves are presented to Abouna at the beginning of the liturgy?

5 or 7

200

Which book of the Bible talks about Noah?

Genesis

200

During which liturgical hymn do we ask for the intercessions of the saints?

Hitenyat

200

Which fast commemorates the work of the Apostles?

Apostles Fast

200
Who is the father of the monks?

St Anthony

200

What's the name of the large blanket that sits over the altar during liturgy?

Prospherine

300

Which prophet wrote the book of Proverbs?

Solomon

300

When during the year do we sing "Thok te ti gom"?

Pascha

300

Which Fast is 43 days?

Nativity Fast

300
Name 5 female saints.

(...)

300

Which "tunes" are used during Lent?

Lenten (fasting), Hosanna (palm sunday), Paschal (sad)

400

Who preached at Pentecost?

St Peter

400

Which hymn talks about our Lord's death and resurrection?

Amen Amen Amen...

400

Which fast is 3 days long?

Jonah's fast

400

Which saint is pictured on a horse slaying a dragon?

st george, st philopateer

400

What are the 3 shapes in which a church may be built?

Circle, cross, ark.

500

In which sea did our Lord Jesus calm the water?

Sea of Galilee

500

When do we sing the 4 Hoces?

Tesbeha

500

Which ascetic acts typically accompanies fasting, and looks like a push-up?

Matania

500

Which Pope was recently named a saint?

Pope Kyrillos VI

500

When is the liturgy of water (lakan) prayed?

1. Apostles Feast

2. Covenant Thursday

3. Epiphany

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