Bible
Who is considered the father of the Israelites in the Bible?
Abraham
Who is traditionally considered the first pope of the Catholic Church?
Saint Peter
What is the name of the Coptic Orthodox Church's traditional liturgical book containing the hours?
The Agpeya
Which Coptic saint is known for his asceticism and authored the renowned work "The Paradise of the Fathers"?
Saint Antony the Great
Which hymn do we sing during the major feasts as we enter from the middle during offering the qorbans
Eporo
What is the first book of the New Testament?
Matthew
Which early church council, held in 325 AD, addressed the Arian controversy and formulated the Creed?
The First Council of Nicaea
What are the three liturgies we use in our church?
St. Basil, St. Gregory, St. Cyril
This Coptic saint, also known as the "Pillar of Faith," played a crucial role in defending the Orthodox faith at the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. Who is this saint?
Saint Cyril of Alexandria.
Which hymn do we sing for saint Mary before "greet one another"?
Rejoice O Mary
In the Old Testament, which prophet saw a vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life?
Ezekiel
Who was the influential theologian and bishop of Hippo in the 4th-5th century, known for his writings on theology and philosophy?
Saint Augustine
In Coptic iconography, what does the color blue commonly represent?
Divinity and Heavenly realms
Who is the Coptic saint remembered for his defense of the Orthodox faith during the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD?
Saint Dioscorus
Which hymn do we sing during the burial?
Golgotha
In the Book of Daniel, what were the names of the three young Israelites who were thrown into the fiery furnace but emerged unharmed?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
In what year did the Great Schism between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church occur?
1054
Which procession goes the opposite direction?
Judas procession
Which female Coptic saint is often referred to as the "Virgin of Assiut" and is celebrated for her life of devotion and miracles?
Saint Mary of Egypt
How many tones do we have on our coptic church?
6
What is the significance of the number 153 in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospel of John?
It represents the number of fish caught in the miraculous catch of fish after Jesus' resurrection.
Who is the German monk credited with initiating the Protestant Reformation by posting the Ninety-Five Theses?
Martin Luther
During the procession of the cross, abouna reads a gospel in front of different icons, who is the last saint we read a gospel for?
saint john the baptist
What is the name of the Coptic saint who is commonly depicted with a lion, symbolizing his friendship with the animals during his monastic life?
Saint Macarius the Great
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