Birth of Christ
Where was Christ born?
Bethlehem
On what Coptic date do we celebrate Christmas?
Koiahk 29th
True or False: A Prophet's main purpose was to reveal God to the people
True
What event happened on the Annunciation feast?
Archangel Gabriel told St. Mary she will bring forth the Son of God
What Saint do we praise during the Coptic month of Kiahk midnight praises?
St. Mary
In what city was Jesus raised in as a child?
Nazareth
On what day of each Coptic month do we commemorate the Nativity?
29th
Around how many Messianic prophecies did Jesus Christ fulfil?
At least >300
What is the representation of incense?
Prayers being lifted up
True or False: The priest can perform any ordinations
False
Only Bishops can ordain
What is the meaning of "Emmanuel"?
God be with us
What does the Censer and the charcoal inside symbolize?
They symbolize St. Mary carrying Jesus in her womb
What does Messiah mean?
Annointed One
What event happened on the Epiphany?
The Baptism of Jesus Christ.
This reading comes after the Pauline Epistle, but before the Acts of our Fathers
Catholic Epistle
What did the wise men bring to baby Jesus and what did they symbolize?
Gold (King)
Frankincense (Priest)
Myrrh (Suffering)
How many major feasts of the Lord are there and what are they?
Seven
Annunciation, Nativity, Epiphany, Palm Sunday, Resurrection, Ascension, and Pentecost
Which prophet said that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me, the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.” Micah 5:2
The 3 liturgies in the Coptic church are
St. Cyril, St. Basil, and St. Gregory
This is placed over the altar/sanctuary to represent God overlooking upon his children.
Ostrich egg
What did Herod do when the wise men did not come back to him?
He ordered to kill every male child from the age of 2 years old or younger
How long is the Nativity fast and why?
43 days
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
Which prophet named the Messiah as Wonderful Counsellor, Prince of Peace, Everlasting Father and most importantly, Mighty King?
Isaiah
What is the name of the of Blessing of water prayer Abouna does before the (Epiphany liturgy)?
Laquan prayer
Name the fruits of the Holy Spirit
Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control