Birth of Christ
Where was Christ born?
Bethlehem
In what Coptic month do we celebrate Nativity?
Kiahk
Which phophet said, "A virgin shall conceive and bear a Son"?
Isaiah
Why was Jesus born in a manger?
To show His humility and simplicity.
In which country did St. Mary, St. Joseph and baby Jesus flee to escape King Herod?
Egypt
Who was the angel that told St. Mary she would give birth to Jesus?
Gabriel
How long is the Nativity fast?
43 days
Which prophet foretold that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
What is the meaning of "Emmanuel"?
God be with us
What Saint do we praise during the Coptic month of koiahk midnight praises?
St. Mary
Where did St. Mary and St. Joseph lay baby Jesus after his birth?
In a manger
On what day of each Coptic month do we commemorate the Nativity?
29th of Kiahk
"Out of Egypt I called My Son" was prophesied by which prophet?
Hosea
What did the wise men (The Magi) bring to baby Jesus?
Gold
Frankincense
Myrrh
what event happened on the Annunciation feast?
Archangel Gabriel told St. Mary she will bring forth the Son of God
In what city was Jesus raised in as a child?
Nazareth
Why does the Coptic Church celebrate the Feast of Nativity on January 7th?
The Coptic Church follows the Julian Calendar, not the Gregorian Calendar.
Which prophet described Christ as the "Prince of Peace"?
Isaiah
What did Herod do when the wise men did not came back to him?
He ordered to kill every male child from age of 2 years old or younger
Fill in the blank:
"For unto us a __________ is born, Unto us a __________ is given" (__________ 9:6)
Child, Son, Isaiah
What does the term "Incarnation" mean in the context of the Nativity?
God taking flesh and becoming man.
Why do we fast the number of days we do for Nativity?
Moses fasted 40 days to receive the word of God on the tablets, we fast 40 days to receive the Logos Incarnate
3 days for moving of the mountain of Mookutam
Who prophesied about the star that guided the wise men?
Balaam (in Numbers).
Who praised God in the temple when he saw baby Jesus?
Simeon the Elder
What do the gifts of the Magi represent?
Gold: Kingship
Frankincense: Divinity/Priest
Myrrh: Suffering and death.