Old Testament
What is this verse in the bible?
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" Genesis 1:1
What's the first book listed?
Matthew
Who founded the Coptic Orthodox Church?
St. Mark
Who was the first martyr?
Double points: How was he martyred?
Steven the deacon(the first martyr)
Double points: Stoned
Why is the procession (zafaa) counterclockwise?
Because we are against the world
Who is the oldest person to live in the bible?
Double points: How many years?
Methuselah, 969 years
How many books are in the new testament?
27
What was Saint Paul's old name and where was he from?
Saul of Tarsus
What was the original language of the old testament?
Hebrew
What are the three different parts of the liturgy?
liturgy of the word
liturgy of the faithful
offering of the lamb
How many books are in the Old Testament?
49
Which gospel was written first?
Mark
Who was St. Athanasius spiritual guide?
St. Anthony the Great
Which heretic said that "there was a time when the Son was not"?
Arius
Name the three liturgies
Double points: When are they usually prayed?
St Basil- Annual
St Gregory- Feasts
St Cyril- Lent
How did Lot's wife die?
She turned into a pillar of salt
Name the intended audience for each gospel
Matthew- Jews
Mark- Romans
Luke- Gentiles
John- First/second centruy christians
Which saint was crucified upside down?
St. Peter
Name the 3 councils in order
Nicea, Constantinople, Ephesus
Which litany is the last in the liturgy of Saint Basil?
Hint: It's right before the commemoration
Oblations
Who are the two people who never died in the bible?
Elijah and Enoch
Which psalm did Christ recite on the cross?
Psalm 22
Under which emperor was St George martyred?
Emperor Diocletian
Which church did St Mary appear on top for three years?
Double points: What years did this occur?
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church of Zeitoun
Double points: 1968-1971
How many times do we say Kyrie Eleyson during the 12th hour on Good Friday? Including the ones we do for St Mary
450(50 extra for St Mary)