Basic Facts
Who is the founder of the Coptic Church?
St. Mark
When is Coptic New Year, according to the Coptic Calendar?
Tute 1
What does the word Coptic mean?
Egyptian
True or false, Cotic icons are drawn.
False..
Icons are painted or 'written' (as they are considered to be 'a visual gospel') on wooden boards that are covered with a thin material canvas
This is placed over the sanctuary door to represent God overlooking upon his children.
Ostrich egg
These are the names of the ________ most commonly used
Liturgies in the Coptic Church.
What are their names..
Gregorian, Basil, Cyril
When is the birthday of the Church?
Pentecost
What does Theotokos mean?
Mother of God
Coptic icons are written in how many dimensions?
2D
Two of the Liturgies are addressed to God the Father, but this third liturgy addresses the son.
Liturgy of St Gregory
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
How many minor feasts of the Lord are there?
7
What does Agpeya mean?
Book of hours
How many stars are present on an icon of the Theotokos?
And what does the star represent?
3
She was a virgin before, during, and after giving birth to Christ.
This reading comes after the Pauline Epistle, but before the Acts of our Fathers.
Catholic Epistle
Name the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Love, Joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, Goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control
What is the Coptic date for Christmas?
Kaikh 29
What does Pantocrator mean?
Creator of all
How many disciples are sitting at the table in the icon of the Last Supper?
11
what is the representation of incense?
Prayers being lifted up
What are the 10 Commandments? In order
1. I am the Lord your God you should have no other gods before me
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol
3. Do not take the name of the Lord in vain
4. Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy
5. Honor your father and mother
6. You shall not kill/murder
7. You shall not commit adultery
8. You shall not steal
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
10. You shall not covet
What are the 7 major feasts of Our Lord?
Annunciation
Nativity
Epiphany
Palm Sunday
Resurrection
Ascension
Pentecost
What does sabaooth mean?
Lord of Host
How many priests are in the icon of the Pantocrator?
24
Name the first council and the heresy that was discussed
Bonus 10 points: How many were assembled?
Nicea, Arius heresy about the idea that the father is greater than the son
318