Nativity
Where was Christ born?
Bethlehem
Which prophet said the most about the birth of Christ?
Isaiah
What does the Censer and the charcoal inside symbolize?
They symbolize St. Mary carrying Jesus in her womb.
What ordinations can a priest perform?
TRICK QUESTION
NONE
In what city was Jesus brought up as a child?
Nazareth
True or False
It was never prophesied that babies would be killed in Bethlehem for if it had no one would ever want to live there.
False Jeremiah 31:15
“A voice was heard in Ramah,
Lamentation and bitter weeping,
Rachel weeping for her children,
Refusing to be comforted for her children,
Because they are no more.”
What do the three stars on St. Mary's icon represent?
Her virginity before, during, and after the birth of Christ.
(What / Who) does Abouna represent when he holds the Sacrifice and the cross over his head during the procession of the lamb?
Simon the Elder
What is the meaning of "Immanuel"?
"God is with us"
What was the name of the old prophetess who saw Jesus in the temple when he was presented to the Lord after his birth?
Anna
What is the name of the parents of St. Mary?
Joachim and Anna
Abouna crosses his hands when he starts to pick the Sacrifice because of this
Efram and Menashe when Jacob crosses his hands to bless them.
What did the wise men bring and what did they symbolize/mean?
Gold (king)
Frankincense (priest)
Myrrh (suffering)
Who said;
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son"?
Isaiah
From what tribe is St. Mary from?
Tribe of Judah
Which Liturgy is addressed to Son?
St. Gregory the Theologian
On what Coptic date do we celebrate Christmas?
10 point bonus: On what day of each month do we commemorate the nativity?
10 point bonus: What other feasts do we celebrate on this day?
Kiahk 29
Bonus 1: 29th
Bonus 2: Annunciation, Ressurection
(NOT including the great fast)
Who prophecies that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
Is the annunciation of Christ a major feast or a minor feast.
Major
Name the first council and the heresy that was discussed
Bonus 10 points: How many were assembled?
Nicea, Arian heresy about the idea that the father is greater than the son.
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