CHURCH HISTORY
The Coptic Orthodox Church traces its founding in Egypt to this apostle.
Who is Mark the Evangelist?
This apostle denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Who is Saint Peter the Apostle?
This saint is known as the “Father of Christian Monasticism” and lived in the Egyptian desert.
Who is Anthony the Great?
This is the shortest verse in the Bible, showing Jesus’ human emotion at Lazarus’ tomb.
What is “Jesus wept” (John 11:35)?
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
Who is John the Baptist?
This type of oil is traditionally used in the preparation of Holy Myron in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
What is olive oil?
This New Testament figure replaced Judas Iscariot after the Resurrection.
Who is Matthias the Apostle?
In Coptic churches, this large egg is often placed at the altar as a symbol of resurrection and new life.
What is an ostrich egg?
This apostle, known as the “Apostle to the Gentiles,” wrote most of the letters in the New Testament.
Who is Paul the Apostle?
Jesus chose this many disciples as His closest followers. For 100 extra points, name all of them.
Peter the Apostle
Andrew the Apostle
James the Greater
John the Apostle
Philip the Apostle
Bartholomew
Matthew the Apostle
Thomas the Apostle
James the Less
Thaddaeus (Jude)
Simon the Zealot
Judas Iscariot
Matthias
The era of martyrs in the Coptic calendar begins under this Roman emperor.
Who is Diocletian?
This early Alexandrian theologian wrote “On the Incarnation.”
Who is Athanasius of Alexandria?
This saint is known for disguising herself as a man to enter a monastery and live as a monk. For a bonus 100, name both female saints.
Who are Saint Marina and Saint Hilaria?
This New Testament epistle says, “Faith without works is dead.”
What is the Epistle of James?
Jesus performed His first recorded miracle at this event (where and what did He do). For 100 extra points, name the language He likely spoke when doing it.
What is the turning water into wine at wedding at Cana?
What is Aramaic?
These six ancient churches are considered the “sister churches” of the Oriental Orthodox family.
Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria – Egypt
Armenian Apostolic Church – Armenia
Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church – Eritrea
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church – Ethiopia
Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch – Syria / Lebanon
Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church
This Old Testament prophet confronted King David after his sin with Bathsheba and commanded him to name the child born from that union.
Who is Nathan?
Coptic churches are commonly built in one of three shapes
What are cross, ship, and circle?
This Old Testament book contains the Ten Commandments.
What is Exodus?
This miracle appears in all four Gospels.
What is the Feeding of the 5,000?
Name the three Ecumenical Councils accepted by the Oriental Orthodox Church.
What are
Nicaea (325)
Constantinople (381)
Ephesus (431)?
This minor prophet foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah?
The Coptic Orthodox Lent lasts this many days. Name each week IN ORDER for points (all or none).
What are 55 days;
Preperation Week
Treasures in Heaven
Temptation Sunday
The Prodigal Son
The Samaritan Woman
The Paralyzed Man
The Man Born Blind
Palm Sunday --> Holy Week
The Old Testament is traditionally divided into these five categories.
What are Law, History, Poetic/Wisdom, Major Prophets, and Minor Prophets?
The Magi brought these three gifts to the infant Jesus, each symbolizing His identity and mission (name and symbol).
What are:
Gold – symbolizing His kingship
Frankincense – symbolizing His divinity and priestly role
Myrrh – symbolizing His suffering and death