7-9 Summer Festival
What is the prime message of Haggai?
To build the Temple of God after it was destroyed.
Other than the book of Ezra, name one other book written by Ezra.
Psalm 119, 1&2 Chronicles, 1&2 Kings or Nehemiah
How many stars on the Australian flag?
Six
What is the full name of the current Egyptian president?
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
When is the feast of the apostles, and whose feast day is it?
12 July - martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul
What are the three types of Biblical interpretation?
Historical, Messianic, Spiritual.
In the old Testament where do we find examples of God’s dwelling with his people?
Adam and Eve in the garden
Noah’s Ark
The Tabernacle
The Temple
When did Australia become a Federation?
1 January 1901
What was the name of the Egyptian President who was in office when HH Pope Shenouda was exiled to the monastery?
President Anwar Sadat
Whose feast is commemorated on the 12th of every Coptic month?
Archangel Michael
St Shenouda the Archimandrite is one of the great fathers of the monastic order.
What does archimandrite mean?
The leader of those practicing the life of solitude.
There is always a lamp (Kandeel) lit in the east side of the church, why?
To Symbolise the star that led the Maggi to the Lord.
Queen Elizabeth II & the Australian Coat of Arms
What is Egypt's estimated population (2019)?
100.39 million
What do we fast Wednesday and Fridays?
Wednesdays - to commemorate Christ's betrayal by Judas Iscariot
Fridays - to commemorate the crucifixion of Christ
In the book of Haggai, how is Zerubbabel a symbol of Christ?
* He was born in the land of captivity and Christ was born in the world of bondage
*Both were descendants of king David
*He ruled over the people after their freedom from captivity, Jesus rules over us after our freedom from sin.
Complete the verse:
"Therefore, brethren, be even more ______ to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will ________."
diligent
never stumble
Name at least 2 Australian inventions
Wifi
Google maps
Electric Drill
The Black Box
The Bionic Ear
Plastic Money
The Ultrasound
Which is NOT an Egyptian city?
* Banha
* Zagazig
* Damanhur
* Arish
* Batroun
Batroun (Lebanese city)
Name the 7 major feasts
1. Annunciation
2. Nativity
3. Epiphany / Theophany
4. Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
5. Resurrection
6. Ascension
7. Pentecost
What were the stops on St Paul's first missionary trip?
1. Paphos
2. Perga in Pamphylia, Asia Minor
3. Antioch Pisidia
4. Iconium
5. Lystra
6. Derbe
In the Book of Ezra, how is Cyrus a symbol of Christ?
*He freed the Jews from captivity as Christ freed all humanity from Satan’s captivity.
*Cyrus was king over all kingdoms at that time, Christ is the king of kings and Lord of Lords
Who was Australia's longest serving Prime Minister?
Sir Robert Menzies - he served in office twice, spending a total of 18 years in office.
Which countries border Egypt?
Israel, Libya and Sudan
When do we celebrate the Feast of the Cross of our Lord?
*Bonus points possible*
On Tout 16 (approximately mid Sep) and the 10th of Baramhat (19 March 19).
On Tout 16, we celebrate Queen Helena going to Jerusalem and finding the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The feast is preceded by a 3 day fast.
The second feast commemorates Emperor Heraclius retrieving back the Cross from the Persians and it is a 1 day fast.