Coptic Saints
Who is the founder of monasticism, also known as the father of monks?
St. Anthony the Great
Who is considered the founder and first pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Mark the Evangelist
In which language was the New Testament originally written?
Greek
What is the longest fast in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
The Great Lent – 55 days
How many sacraments are there in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Seven
Which Coptic saint was martyred at the age of 12 and is one of the most beloved child martyrs?
St. Abanoub
What year did the Council of Chalcedon take place, leading to the schism between the Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox Churches?
451 AD
Who is considered the first martyr in the New Testament?
St. Stephen
What feast celebrates the entry of Jesus into the temple as a baby?
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple
What is the name of the liturgy most commonly used in the Coptic Church, attributed to a famous saint?
The Liturgy of St. Basil
Which saint is known as the Martyr of the 21st Century and was among the 21 Copts martyred in Libya?
St. Mina
What is the name of the Coptic Orthodox Pope who defended the faith against the Council of Chalcedon?
Pope Dioscorus I
What was the original name of the apostle Paul before his conversion?
Saul of Tarsus
What is the name of the fast that precedes the Feast of the Nativity?
The Advent Fast
What is the first sacrament a person receives in the Orthodox Church?
Baptism
Who was the first patriarch of the Coptic Church, ordained by St. Mark?
St. Anianus
What major Christian school, founded in Egypt, was a center for theological learning in the early church?
The Catechetical School of Alexandria
In which book of the Bible is the verse "Out of Egypt I called My Son" found, referring to Christ’s journey to Egypt?
Matthew 2:15, quoting Hosea 11:1
How many minor feasts of the Lord does the Coptic Church celebrate?
7 Minor Feasts of the Lord
During the Divine Liturgy, what is the name of the hymn chanted before the reading of the Gospel?
Alleluia Psalm or Psalm Response
Which female Coptic saint disguised herself as a monk and lived in the desert undetected?
St. Marina the Monk
What is the name of the decree that granted Christianity legal status in the Roman Empire, greatly benefiting the Coptic Church?
The Edict of Milan, 313 AD
What are the last recorded words of Christ on the Cross according to the Gospel of Luke?
Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit – Luke 23:46
What is the Coptic name for the Feast of Epiphany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus?
El-Ghetas
What is the name of the small metal spoon used to administer Holy Communion?
Miestir or Spoon