Nativity
what city was Jesus born
Bethlehem
What prayer do we start every church service with?
Thanksgiving prayer
Which saint held 2 swords and what was the story behind it
An angle of the lord gave St Philopateer a fiery flaming sword
Who wrote the most books in the bible
Paul
when does the bread and wine become body and blood?
In the Epiclesis during the institution Narrative
who was the King who ordered all babies executed when Jesus was born and where did the holy family flee to?
Why does Abouna cross his hands when picking the bread during the offering of the lamb
It symbolizes when Issac was meant to bless Esau but instead he crossed his hands and blessed Jacob with his right hand
Which saint slapped Nestorius for his heresy
St Nicholas
How many years did Israel wander in the desert?
40
What does it mean when Abouna says peace be with all and bows to the right?
He is bowing to Christ who is in the alter with him
When did Zachariah get his voice back?
At the naming/circumcision of John the Baptist
Do we use Leavened or Unleavened bread in our church?
Leavened
Which saint watered the branch in the wilderness that eventually grew into a tree
St John the short
Which gospel of the 4 gospels were written first
St marks gospel
Abouna wets his hand and sprays the water on the ground in the liturgy, what does this symbolize
When pilate says " I am innocent of the blood of this Just person". Abouna does this so everyone who attends the liturgy and takes communion does so at their own risk, either worthily or unworthily
What do the 3 stars symbolize on the icon of the Virgin Mary. (on both shoulders+head)
She was a virgin before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after pregnancy.
Name one litany where the deacon presents the censor to the priest
Litany of the Departed, Litany of the Fathers, Litany of the Departed patriarch/ Metropolitan/ Bishop
Who are the 2 fathers that fathered saint Moses the strong?
Abba Macarius the great and Abba Isidore
which prophet prophesied most about Christ
Isaiah
why do we say lord have mercy 41 times?
39 for christ being whipped 39 times, 1 for being stabbed with a spear, and 1 for the crown of thorns
what did St Mary offer after the birth of Jesus
2 doves and 2 pigeons
what inaudible prayer does the priest pray at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Word (After gospel or sermon)
Prayer of the veil
What were the names of the 3 disciples of Saint John the beloved?
Saint Polycarp, Saint Ignatius, and Saint Irenaeus
How many commandments were given to the people of Israel? (Hint: not 10)
613 commandments
Christ was crucified 2 times one actually and one spiritually can you name them?
Once in Egypt when they had the Passover and they had to kill the perfect baby boy lamb, and once on Golgotha