The night of the Apocalypse
What night concludes the Holy Week in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Night of the Apocalypse or Joyous Saturday
What is chanted by the deacons during the 2nd procession?
Tenoweh ensowk (We follow you)
What event does Jesus' descent into Hades on Joyous Saturday symbolize?
Taking the souls of all the saints to Paradise
Whose prayer is read that reflects on how God saved His people from Pharaoh?
The Praise of Moses and the sons of Israel
What are the three aspects focused on during the Church readings and hymns on this night?
The Lord, Is My Light, and My Salvation
What do the black curtains change to on the Night of the Apocalypse?
White Curtains
What do the congregation and priest gather around on this night?
They gather around the tomb of our Lord Jesus Christ represented by an icon
Before Jesus salvation, where did the souls of the saints wait?
Hades
Which prophet’s prayer, symbolizing Jesus death and resurrection after three days, is read?
Prayer of Jonah
What were humans born with due to Adam and Eve's sin?
The sentence of death and the corruption of our nature
Which book is read entirely during the Night of the Apocalypse?
The book of revelation
What prayer do the deacons chant during the 3rd procession?
Long Kyrie Eleison
After Jesus salvation, where do the righteous wait until His second coming?
Paradise
Who was given a son after being barren and ashamed, and her prayer is read?
Hannah
What is required for salvation according to the Coptic Orthodox Church?
baptism, confession, and Holy Communion
What tune is used for the hymns in the first half of the night?
Paschal tune
How many processions occur during the Night of the Apocalypse?
Three processions
What significant victory does Psalm 151 commemorate?
David's victory over Goliath
Whose prayer, accepted after sincere repentance in prison, is read and is part of the deuterocanonical writings?
Manasseh
What does the Book of Revelation describe about the journey of the Church?
The journey from earth to heaven and God's fulfillment of His promises
What does the term "Apocalypse" mean?
It means "Revelation"
During the Night of the Apocalypse, which Psalm is chanted for the first time only on this night?
Psalm 151
What does the lighting of seven wicks, censers, and candles symbolize during the reading of Revelation?
Fullness and completion of God's promises
Which story from the deuterocanonical books that shows purity and chastity is read?
Story of Susanna
What is the significance of the 40th day for Simeon, who praised when he saw God’s salvation?
Carrying baby Jesus when He was 40 days old