Saints
Which saint is the patron saint of miracles?
St. Mina
Who is the head of Coptic Orthodox Church?
The Pope/Patriarch
What is the Coptic term for the bread used in Holy Communion?
Qurban (orbana)
How many gospels are in the bible?
Four gospels
What is the name of the book we pray everyday from?
Agpeya
Which saint is depicted slaying a dragon and is a patron for soldiers?
St. George
In which city is the Pope's official seat?
Alexandria
What is the name of the spoon used to administer the blood during communion?
This Gospel writer is known for emphasizing the divinity of Christ and for writing the Book of Revelation
St. John
What are the 4 parts of liturgy?
Offering of the lamb
Liturgy of the word
Liturgy of the faithful
Distribution
Who left his wealthy family to live in the desert and is considered the father of monasticism?
St. Anthony the Great
How many ecumenical councils are officially recognized by the Coptic Church?
Three Councils:
- Nicaea
- Constantinople
-Ephesus
Which liturgy is most commonly used in Coptic churches today?
Liturgy of St. Basil
The Coptic Orthodox Church recognizes this many books in the Old Testament, including the Deuterocanonical books
39 books
On what day is the start of the Coptic New Year generally?
September 11th
Which 4th century Pope of Alexandria defended Orthodoxy against Arianism and was exiled multiple times?
St. Athanasius the Apostolic
Which council caused the split between the Coptic Church and Chalcedonian churches?
The Council of Chalcedon (451 AD)
What are the 2 epistles read during the liturgy?
This is the last book of the Old Testament
Book of Malachi
What are the 3 shapes a Coptic Church can be built as?
Cruciform (Cross shaped), Circular shaped, in the shape of a ship (Noah's Ark)
Which saint's relics were discovered in Abu Sefein's monastery and is venerated in both the Coptic and Ethiopian Orthodox Church?
St. Mercurius (Abu Sefein)
Who was the Pope of Alexandria who opposed the Chalcedonian decree and was exiled after the council?
Pope Dioscorus I
What phrase is added to the Fraction during the Christmas Liturgy to emphasize the Incarnation?
“He took what is ours and gave us what is His”
This is the shortest book in the New Testament, written by St. John the Evangelist
Book of 2 John
How many sister churches does the Coptic Church have?
Five:
-Syrian Orthodox
-Armenian Orthodox
-Eritrean Orthodox
-Ethiopian Orthodox
-Indian Orthodox