Feast Facts
On which date is the Feast of the Apostles celebrated in the Coptic Orthodox Church? (coptic calendar)
7 Abib
Which apostle is considered the founder of the Coptic Church?
St Mark the Evangelist
What liturgical color is used during the Feast of the Apostles?
red
What New Testament book focuses on the acts of the apostles?
Book of Acts
What do we call the successors of the apostles in the Church?
bishops
Which two apostles are especially honoured on this feast day?
St Peter and St Paul
Which apostle is known for preaching in Rome and was crucified upside down?
St Peter
What is the primary sacrament emphasized on this feast day?
Eucharist
Who wrote the Book of Acts?
St. Luke
Who is the current successor of Saint Mark in the Coptic Church?
Pope Tawadros II
Which event in the Church calendar determines when the Fast of the Apostles begins?
Pentecost
Which apostle wrote many epistles and was beheaded in Rome?
St. Paul
What spiritual reason do we give for observing the Fast of the Apostles?
honor the sacrifices of the apostles
What event empowered the apostles to begin their mission?
Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
What is the traditional title for the apostles in the Church?
Pillars of the Church
What is unique about the length of the Apostles’ Fast?
changes each year depending on the date of Pentecost?
Which apostle doubted the Resurrection until he saw Jesus’ wounds?
St. Thomas
What is a common hymn or chant sung in honor of the apostles?
"Pi Epnevma" (O Holy Spirit) or Doxologies for the Apostles?
What is the name of the event where Saint Paul was converted?
Road to Damascus
Which council affirmed the apostolic foundation of the Church?
First Council of Nicaea
What historical event does the feast mainly commemorate?
missionary work and martyrdom of the apostles
Which apostle preached in Ethiopia, according to tradition?
St. Matthew
What unique commemoration is done for Saint Peter in the liturgy of this feast?
mentioning his martyrdom and his leadership among the apostles in the Synaxarium
Which apostle said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you”?
**extra 100 points if you get the reference
St. Peter (Acts 3:6)
How many apostles were martyred for their faith, according to tradition?
11 (all except Saint John)