Birth of Christ
Where was Christ born?
Bethlehem
On what Coptic date do we celebrate Christmas?
Kiahk 29th
Which Prophet prophesied that a virgin will have a son?
Isaiah
What is the representation of incense?
Prayers being lifted up
No
In what city was Jesus raised in as a child?
Nazareth
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 person in the Old Testament symbolized Christ by offering his beloved son?
Abraham
The 3 liturgies in the Coptic church are
St. Cyril, St. Basil, and St. Gregory
This reading comes after the Pauline Epistle, but before the Acts of our Fathers
Catholic Epistle
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
Which royal family was Jesus promised to come from?
House of David
What event happened on the Epiphany?
The Baptism of Jesus Christ.
This is placed over the altar/sanctuary to represent God overlooking upon his children.
Ostrich egg
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 prophesied that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micah
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
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
On what day of each Coptic month do we commemorate the Nativity?
29th
Who wrote about the following vision and what is its interpretation: "This gate shall be shut; it shall not be opened, and no man shall enter by it, because the Lord God of Israel has entered by it; therefore it shall be shut"
Ezekiel: It represents Saint Mary who remained a virgin.
What is the name of the of Blessing of water prayer Abouna does before the (Epiphany liturgy)?
Lakkan prayer
Name the fruits of the Holy Spirit
Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control