Holy Family
Why did the Holy Family flee to Egypt?
To escape Kinh Herod
What does prayerfulness mean?
Remembering God and talking with Him throughout the day
What icons are on the right side of the altar
St. Mary, the annunciation Archangel michael and st mark
Who brought Christianity to Egypt?
St. Mark
What virtue means making wise choices that follow God’s will?
Discernment
Where was Jesus born and what monastary in Egypt is called the second birthplace?
An angel (Archangel Gabriel)
Which saint devoted his life to prayer in Wadi El-Natrun?
St. Macarius the Great
what icons are on the top of the iconostasis
The Last supper and a cross (and 12 disciples)
What important events happened at St. Marks house
The Last supper and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Which virtue means honoring God, others, and the church?
Respect
What was one of the first cities the Holy Family entered in Egypt?
Al Farma
Finish the verse: “Pray without _______.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Ceasing
What are the three doors of the iconostasis?
The middle Royal Door and two side doors.
Which saint repented after living a sinful life?
St Moses the strong
Finish the verse: “Be still and know that I am ______.”
God
What desert did the Holy Family travel through before entering Egypt?
Sinai
What is the purpose of having a prayer corner in your home?
Why is an ostrich egg hung near the altar?
Pope of Alexandria
Who trusted God immediately and obeyed the angel?
St. Joseph
What place did the Holy Family bless that later became famous for monasteries?
Wadi El Natroun/Shiheet (measure of the heart)
What does the Coptic word Shiheet mean?
The measure of the heart
what icons are found on the left side of the Altar
Christ, Theophany(baptism by St. John) patron saint of the church
How did st Mark die
He was martyred (dragged through the city then beheaded)
Which apostle became the first Pope of Alexandria?
St. Mark