Jesus & the Bible
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
St. John the Baptist
What is the name of the book we use to pray the hours of the day?
The Agpeya
Which saint is known as the Apostle who brought Christianity to Egypt?
St. Mark
Who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus?
Zacchaeus
What is the name of the 55-day fast before the Resurrection Feast?
Great Lent
What was the first miracle Jesus performed?
Turning water into wine
How many sacraments does the Coptic Orthodox Church have?
Seven
Which saint is often shown riding a horse and defeating a dragon?
St. George
Which prophet was taken to heaven in a whirlwind with a chariot of fire appearing?
Elijah
What feast celebrates the Holy Spirit descending upon the disciples?
Pentecost
What are the names of the four Gospel writers?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What is the name of the place inside the sanctuary where the priest does the Divine Liturgy?
The altar
Which saint is known as the Father of Monasticism?
St. Anthony the Great
Who was sold by his brothers and later became a ruler in Egypt?
Joseph
How many days after His Resurrection did Jesus ascend into heaven?
40 days
Which three disciples witnessed the Transfiguration of Jesus?
Peter, James, and John
What is the name of the sacrament in which we receive the Body and Blood of Christ?
The Eucharist (Holy Communion)
Which saint defended the Christian faith against Arius at the Council of Nicaea?
St. Athanasius the Apostolic
What did God provide for the Israelites to eat while they traveled through the wilderness?
Manna
What is the name of the special week when we remember Jesus' suffering and Crucifixion?
Holy Pascha Week
What did Jesus do for Lazarus after he had been dead for four days?
Raised him from the dead
What are the three major liturgies used in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Basil, St. Gregory, and St. Cyril
Which saint became a monk at a young age and is known for his miracles?
St. Mina
Which three young men were thrown into a fiery furnace because they refused to worship an idol?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
What is the name of the Coptic month when we celebrate the Feast of Nayrouz?
Tout