Feasts and Fasts
Number of major and minor feasts
7 major and 7 minor
The founder of monasticism, this saint lived as a hermit in the desert of Egypt for over 80 years.
Saint Anthony the Great
Founder and first Pope of the Coptic Church
Saint Mark
The three liturgies of the Coptic Church
1. Liturgy of Saint Basil
2. Liturgy of Saint Gregory
3. Liturgy of Saint Cyril
This apostle doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw and touched his wounds
Thomas
The Coptic Year begins on which day?
September 11th
This saint pretended to be a man in order to live a monastic life
Saint Marina
Highest rank in the order of Deacon
Archdeacon
Readings in the Liturgy fof the Word
1. Pauline Epistle
2. Catholic Epistle
3. Acts
4. Synaxarium
5. Gospel
This woman is the first person Jesus appeared to after His resurrection
Mary Magdalene
Which fast varies in length each year?
Apostles' Fast
Known as the “Pillar of Faith,” this saint defended the doctrine of the Trinity against Arianism.
Saint Athanasius
The three Ecumenical Councils
1. Council of Nicaea
2. Council of Constantinople
3. Council of Ephesus
What are the correct names for the cup and the plate used for communion?
Chalice and Paten
In this book, the walls of Jericho fall after the Israelites march around the city for seven days.
Book of Joshua
Name all the major feasts
1. Feast of Annunciation
2. Nativity
3. Epiphany / Theophany
4. Palm Sunday
5. Easter
6. Ascension
7. Pentecost
He emphasized the importance of Christian education and helped establish Sunday School for the Copts
Saint Habib Girgis
The seven sacraments
1. Baptism
2. Chrismation (Myron)
3. Confession
4. Communion
5. Unction of Sick
6. Matrimony
7. Priesthood
What does Abouna putting the lefefa in his sleeve during the Offering of the Lamb symbolize?
Abraham hiding the knife when he is going to slay his son Isaac
In this Gospel, Jesus is frequently described as the “Word,” emphasizing His divine nature
Gospel of John
Name all the minor feasts
An influential theologian known for his writings on theology and philosophy. His mom's name was Monica.
Saint Augustine
Churches in communion with the Coptic Orthodox Church (5)
1. Syrian Orthodox
2. Armenian Orthodox
3. Ethiopian Orthodox
4. Eritrean Orthodox
5. Indian Orthodox
When does the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus
During the Epiclesis, after the The Institution Narrative and before the Litanies
This priestly figure is described as "without father or mother," and is a precursor to Christ’s eternal priesthood in the Book of Hebrews.
Melchizedek