Facts
Founder of the Coptic Church
St Mark
1st Tute
Egyptian
Which way do we face when we pray?
the East
False. Icons are written.
7 sacraments in order
Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Communion, Matrimony, Priesthood, Unction of the sick
Birthday of the church
Pentecost
meaning of Theotokos
Mother of God
7
Why do we kiss icons?
We kiss them to get the blessings of our Lord Christ or His saints
10 commandments
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
# of minor feasts
7
meaning of Agpeya
Book of Hours
3 commonly used liturgies
St Basil, St Gregory, St Cyril
How many stars are present on an icon of the Theotokos.
3
She was a virgin before, during, and after giving birth to Christ.
Writer of the book of Revelation
St John
Coptic date for the Incarnation
Kiahk 29
Creator of all
What does each hour of the Agpeya represent?
1st- Resurrection
3rd- Pentecost
6th- Crucifixion
9th- Death
11th- Taking down from Cross
12th- Burial
Midnight- Second coming
How many apostles are sitting at the table in the icon of the Last Supper?
11
# books in the New Testament
27
What are the 7 major feasts of the Lord?
Annunciation, Nativity, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Resurrection, Ascension, Pentecost
meaning of Sabaoth
Lord of Hosts
When do we pray in the 2nd chorus of the Church?
Holy Week
Epiphany
How are eyes, ears and mouths depicted in Coptic icons?
large eyes and ears -> spiritual eye, listening ear
small mouth -> gentle talk, little words