The Ark in the Old Testament
what does the single door of Noah's Ark symbolize?
That there is only one way to salvation... Christ
This monastery in Assiut is considered the most prominent stop on the Holy Family’s journey
Muharraq Monastery
Why are sacraments essential in Orthodox theology
Allow believers to participate in Christ’s life through the Holy Spirit
This emperor legalized Christianity through the Edict of Milan in 313 A.D.
Emperor Constantine
Psalm 56;
"Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon me; for my soul has _____ in you, and in the shadow of Your wings I will hope, until the ______ passes away.
trusted, iniquity
Why are some churches built in the shape of an ark?
to symbolize the Church as a vessel of salvation
The Church celebrates Christ’s entry into Egypt on this day of the Coptic calendar
24th of Pachons
About this many people were baptized after St. Peter’s sermon after Pentecost
3000
This disciple of St. Antony established a monastic settlement in Scetis where monks lived in separate cells but worshipped together.
St. Macarius the Great
Psalm 92;
"The Lord has reigned; he has clothed Himself with beauty. The Lord has clothed and girded Himself with ____; for He has established the _____, which shall not be moved.
strength, world
This man died after touching the Ark of the Covenant while trying to steady it
Uzzah
What does "Via Dolorosa” translate to, and how many stations does it have along the way to Golgotha?
Path of Sorrow and 14 Stations to the cross
Believers were first called Christians in this city.
Antioch
This patriarch wrote approximately 150 books and oversaw tremendous growth of the Coptic Church throughout the world.
Pope Shenouda III
Litanies;
Since we have no ____, nor ______, nor _____ because of our many sins, we, through you, implore to Him who was born of you, O Theotokos, the Virgin, for _____ and _____ is your intercession with our Savior.
favour, excuse, justification... abundant, acceptable
Why was the Ark of the Covenant considered the holiest object in Israel?
Represented God’s dwelling presence among His people
This church stands over the believed site of Christ’s crucifixion and tomb
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Holy Tradition refers to this source of teaching in the Apostolic Age
The teachings and practices that Christ gave directly to the apostles
According to "On the Incarnation", why are martyrs considered evidence that Christ truly conquered death?
Believers willingly face death with joy rather than deny Christ, demonstrating that death has lost its power
Litanies;
We worship Your incorruptible person, O Good One, asking for the _______ __ __ ____, O Christ our God. For, of Your will, You were pleased to be lifted up onto the cross, to deliver those whom You created from the bondage of the enemy.
Forgiveness of our sins
What lesson did Israel learn from losing the Ark to the Philistines
Symbols of faith are meaningless without obedience to God and living a life of repentance.
Explain how Egypt transformed from a symbol of slavery into a symbol of blessing
In the Old Testament, Egypt was where the Israelites were sent into exile/bondage; in the New Testament, it is where Christ fled for refuge
Explain why the disciples still needed the Holy Spirit after spending years with Jesus
They needed the Holy Spirit's power to preach and serve, which gave them courage and made them not afraid of anything afterward;
Explain why the Sunday School Movement is considered one of the greatest revivals in modern Coptic Church history.
- educated children/youth
- strengthened Orthodox identity
- prepared future servants and leaders
- sparked a spiritual revival that continues today
The Absolution;
"... Grant us, O God, a ____ ____, a ____ ____, and a ____ ____, so that we may please Your holy and worshipped name, and that, without falling into condemnation, we may stand before the fearful and just throne of Your Only-Begotten Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
glorious time, spotless conduct, peaceful life