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100

What was Abouna Augustinos's occupation before becoming a priest?

Pathologist 

100

What number is Pope Shenouda III

117th

100

How many priests does St Mark have?

8

Abouna Yacoub, Jono, Aug, Mark, Elijah, Michael, David and Anthony 

100

Who was Samuel's mother?

Hannah 

100

What is the only flag in the world that isn't a rectangle?

Nepal

100

St. Anthony the Great, a Copt, was called the world's first Christian what?

Monk

200

How old was Abouna Michael when he migrated to Australia?

14


200

Which saint carries 2 swords

St Philopateer 

200

Name 4 people that have the master fobs (excluding the priests)

Michael Rouchi, John Electrician, Tad, Andrew Messiah

200

What type of insect did John the Baptist eat in the desert?

Locust

200

What land animal has the strongest bite force on earth

Hippopotamus 

200

By what title is the head of the Coptic Church known?

Pope


300

In what year was Abouna Jonathan ordained a priest?

2003


300

He carried Jesus Christ on his back and went through the water carrying him, even though Christ was a little boy

St Bishoy

300

How many toilets (individual) does St Mark's have?

25

8 normal, 3 Sunday School, 3 in angel, 3 in red house, 4 yellow house and 4 kahk house. 

300

Who were the first disciples?

Andrew and Peter

300

Name three planets in our solar system that have rings.

Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune

300

What saint is regarded as the first great teacher of the Coptic Orthodox Church?

St Mark


400

How many children does Abouna David have and what are their names?

Joelle, Benjamin, David and Noah


400

She prayed and wept for her son to turn from sin very often, so God heard her and made him a saint.

 St Monica 

400

What year was the first liturgy prayed in St Marks by Fr Moussa?

1979

400

Who asked Pilate for Jesus' body after the crucifixion?

Joseph of Arimathea

400

What leaves is Molokhia made of?

Jute leaves


400

 St. Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, in Cairo, is located above the gate of a Roman fortress. This gives it what interesting nickname?

The Hanging Church

500

What was Fr Mark occupation before priesthood? 

Strategy consultant 

500

She subdued her passions by living a ascetically in the desert for 47 years.

St Mary of Egypt

500

How many liturgies are prayed on a regular week?

18

Monday - Friday 

1st Liturgy:
5am - 7am

2nd Liturgy:
8:30am - 10am

Sunday: 

Early Liturgy:
6am - 8am

Arabic Liturgy:
8:30am - 10:30am

English Liturgy:
8:00am - 10:30am

Kids Liturgy:
8:30am - 9:30am

5 & 6 Liturgy: 

8:30 - 10am

High School Liturgy:
8:30am - 10am

500

What special instructions were the Israelites given for eating sacrificial lambs during Passover?

Do not break any bones

-No left overs

- Male lamb

-Must be perfect

500

What is the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet?

Delta

500

What happened to the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church in 1981?

He was sent into exile

600

Where was Father Anthony brought up and what was his hobby.

Adelaide and soccer 


600

He was a robber, murderer and used to worship the sun. He asked God if he could learn about the real God, and God spoke to him and said, go to a monk and he will teach you what you need to be taught.

St Moses the black 

600

Who is the head servant of the welcoming team 

Bass Somwi 


600

Who suggested that Joseph interpret the dreams of Pharaoh?

The cupbearer (Genesis 41: 12-13)

600

What is the only chess piece that cannot move in a straight line?

The bishop

600

What Coptic theological school, founded in the first century, was rechartered in the modern era in 1893, and has since opened satellite campuses in the United States?

The Catechetical School of Alexandria

700

How many spiritual children of Abouna Yacoub have become priests?



28

Abouna Mark, Elijah, Anthony, David, Samuel, Daniel, Joe, Paul, Thomas ...


700

She helped her mother raise her brothers, who became bishops and a priest, famous in Cappadocia, while she herself became a nun.

St Mary of Egypt

700

What day and time does the senior bible study happen?

Tuesday 

10:30am - 12:30pm 


700

When Saul was pursuing David, in which cave did David seek refuge?

Cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1)

700

Which country has the most islands?

Sweden (270,000)

700

St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral, the current seat of Church leadership, was the recipient in 1968 of an important gift. What was it?

Some of the relics of St. Mark