The Runner
What does Jonah being in the belly of the whale represent?
Resurrection
How many days and nights did Jonah spend inside the belly of the whale?
Three days and three nights.
What is the literal meaning of the Greek word Theophany? Answer: The Divine Manifestation
The Divine Manifestation
What is the name of the special "Blessing of the Waters" service held before the Epiphany Liturgy?
The Liturgy of the Lakkan.
What is the only metal that is liquid at standard room temperature?
Mercury
God told Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh, but which city did Jonah try to sail to instead?
Tarshish.
Even though it was dark and scary inside the fish, what did Jonah do instead of complaining or grieving?
He prayed
In what form did the Holy Spirit descend upon Christ during His baptism in the Jordan River?
In the form of a dove.
What is the "Paramoun," and how is it observed by the faithful before the feast?
It is the "Eve" or preparation for the feast, observed with a strict fast (usually including abstinence until sunset).
What is the hardest natural substance found on Earth?
Diamond
When a massive storm hit the ship, what did the sailors do to figure out who was causing the trouble?
They cast lots (like drawing straws or rolling dice).
While inside the fish, Jonah "returned to his senses." What did he do to show he was ready to be a prophet again?
He knelt down, prayed, and rejoiced in God's presence.
Who is the "voice of one crying in the wilderness" that performed the baptism of the Lord?
St. John the Baptist.
During the Lakkan service, where does the priest sign the congregants with the blessed water?
On their foreheads.
Which language is the most widely spoken native language in the world by the number of speakers?
Mandarin Chinese
What was the name of the city where Jonah went down to find a ship and pay his fare?
Joppa
The text says Jonah is a symbol of our own human weaknesses. Why does God allow us to have these weaknesses?
To make us stronger (and to show His guidance)
Why is the Epiphany considered a "Trinitarian" feast in Coptic theology?
Because all three Persons of the Holy Trinity were manifested: the Son was baptized, the Spirit descended as a dove, and the Father spoke from heaven.
Which root vegetable is traditionally eaten on Epiphany because it must be "buried" in the ground and "washed" of its chemicals to be edible, symbolizing baptism?
Taro (Kolkas)
Which insect is known to be able to live for several weeks without its head?
cockroach
According to tradition, Jonah was the son of a widow who was brought back to life by which famous prophet?
Elijah
After Jonah returned to his senses and offered thanksgiving, what did the Lord command the fish to do?
To vomit Jonah onto dry land.
According to the hymns of the Church, what was Christ's primary purpose for being baptized?
To sanctify the nature of water and to pave the way for our own salvation through baptism.
Why is sugar cane traditionally eaten during this feast in Egyptian Coptic culture?
Because it grows straight (symbolizing the straight path to heaven) and is filled with sweetness (symbolizing the sweetness of the spiritual life).
In the game of Chess, which piece is the only one that can jump over other pieces?
Knight