Church
What are the 3 shapes of a church building?
Circle
Cross
Arc
Number of books in the old testament
39
According to the Gospel of John, who doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus and the wounds on His hands and side?
Thomas
How does the Coptic Orthodox Church view the veneration of saints, and how does it differ from worship?
The Coptic Orthodox Church views the veneration of saints as an act of respect and honor, seeking their intercessions with God on behalf of believers. However, it distinguishes veneration from worship, reserving worship solely for God.
This saint used to be a thief in the desert but then became a monk
St. Moses
The Last Supper
In the Book of Genesis, who was the son of Abraham and Sarah, known as the father of the Israelite nation?
Isaac
Which Coptic Orthodox feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by St. John the Baptist?
Theophany or Epiphany
How does the Coptic Orthodox Church explain the nature of Christ in response to various Christological heresies throughout history?
Coptic Orthodox apologetics defends the nature of Christ as fully God and fully man, emphasizing the Orthodox understanding of the Incarnation and rejecting various Christological heresies, such as Nestorianism and Monophysitism.
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The city of the first Coptic Church
Alexandria
How does Moses compare to Jesus?
1. King Herod tried to kill baby Jesus
Pharaoh tried to kill Moses as a baby.
2. Jesus gave the new law from the Mt. of Beatitudes Moses gave God's law on the Mt. of Sinai.
3. Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness Moses spent 40 days fasting on the mountain.
Which Coptic Orthodox feast celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles?
Pentecost
How does the Coptic Orthodox Church respond to criticisms and misconceptions about the practice of confession and the role of the priest as a confessor?
The church explains that confession is a sacrament of repentance, and the role of the priest as a confessor is to offer spiritual guidance and forgiveness based on the authority given to the apostles by Christ (John 20:22-23).
Saints who wrote the Coptic Orthodox liturgies
St. Basil
St. Gregory
St. Cyril.
What was the sacrifice of Melchizedek and what sacrament did his sacrifice relate to?
Bread and Wine --> indicated similarity to the Eucharist
Which prophet was known for his visions of a valley of dry bones, symbolizing the restoration of Israel?
Ezekiel
Who is known as the "Apostle to the Gentiles" and is responsible for writing many letters to early Christian communities?
St. Paul
How does Coptic Orthodox apologetics address misconceptions about the role of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) and her position in the Church?
The church clarifies the unique role of the Theotokos as the Mother of God and the highly esteemed position she holds in the Church. It rejects any misconceptions of elevating her to the level of divinity and emphasizes her significance as a model of holiness and obedience.
What are the names of St. Mina's parents?
Eudoxius & Euphemia
What is the structure of the Divine Liturgy?
Vespers, Tasbeha, Matins, Offering of the Lamb, Pauline, Catholic, Praxis, Synaxarium, Gospel...Liturgy fo the Faithful, Distrubution
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind along with a chariot of fire and horses?
Elijah
Who is known as the "Apostle of Love" and wrote the three Epistles in the New Testament?
St. John the Beloved/the Evangelist
Which Council established our Creed?
The First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
The names of all the Archangels
Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Suriel, Sedakiel, Sarathiel, Ananiel.