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What is meant by One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
The Church Christ founded and united holy and based on the apostles teachings
What does the Orthodox Creed say about the Oneness of God
It says we believe in One God Father Son and Holy Spirit.
Who receives the salvation that Jesus provided?
Those who are baptized, confess their sins, and partake in the Holy Communion.
What important book is read entirely on the Night of the Apocalypse?
The Book of Revelation.
What is the night called that falls between Good Friday and the Feast of the Resurrection?
The Night of the Apocalypse, also known as Bright Saturday or Joyous Saturday.
Why does the Coptic Orthodox Church believe the Bible is without any mistake
It was written by men inspired by the Holy Spirit
What are some ways Jesus showed His divinity on Earth
He performed miracles, forgave sins, and rose from the dead
Where do the souls of the righteous go after Christ’s resurrection?
To Paradise, where they wait until His second coming.
Why is the night also called “Bright Saturday” or “Joyous Saturday”?
Because Jesus descended into Hades to take the souls of the saints and bring them to Paradise.
Why is the night between Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday considered special in the Coptic Church?
It marks the transition from mourning Christ’s death to celebrating His resurrection and the salvation He brought. It’s a night of hope and joy.
Does the Incarnation contradict God’s holiness
No it shows God’s love and blesses human nature
Why was the Incarnation of God necessary
To save us and renew our nature
What does the Church place inside the altar during the 12th Hour of Good Friday?
An icon of the Lord Jesus Christ’s burial, covered with spices and a white cloth.
Where did the souls of the righteous go before Christ’s resurrection?
They waited in Hades, along with the souls of the unrighteous.
What symbolic change takes place in the church on this night?
The black curtains are replaced with bright white curtains to represent the joy of the resurrection.
Is there another redeemer other than Christ
No because he shed blood on the holy cross for the remission of our sins lifting the curse from the world
How does the Coptic Church explain the Incarnation
God became man through St. Mary fully God and fully man
How does the Coptic Orthodox Church explain the Trinity
One God in three Persons, like fire with light and heat
Why were all humans born under the sentence of death?
Because of the original sin of Adam and Eve when they disobeyed God by eating from the forbidden tree.
What two hymn tunes are used during the Night of the Apocalypse, and why?
Paschal tune for the first half, remembering Jesus in the tomb.
Annual tune for the second half, celebrating the salvation He accomplished.
The lord is my light and my salvation
who wrote this?
David
What does the Church believe about Jesus as the Savior and Redeemer
Jesus died for us and His blood gives us life.
Which Psalms are read at the start of the Night of the Apocalypse?
Psalms 1 through 3 are read aloud, stopping at the words “I lay down and slept.” The rest are read silently.
How did Jesus remove the sentence of death from humanity?
By being incarnated, crucified, and resurrected—carrying our sins and renewing our corrupted nature.
What does the word “Apocalypse” or “Apocalypses” mean?
It means “revelation”—the first word in the Book of Revelation.