Lent
Where was Christ born?
Bethlehem
On what Coptic date do we celebrate Christmas?
Koiahk 29th
What book of the bible can we find the story of King Solomon?
1Kings
Adam & Eve begot 3 sons, what were their names
Seth, Cain , Abel
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
What are the 3 books written by King Solomon? Say them in chronological order.
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Noah had 3 sons, what were their names?
Japeth , Shem & Hem
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
At what age did King Solomon write his 3 books and who were they written to?
15 - Song of Solomon
40 - Proverbs , 80 - Ecclesiastes
Out of the 12 tribes of Israel , which Lineage did Christ come from?
The Tribe of Judah
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
In 1Kings chapter 10 we read about the fall of King Solomon. What are 3 major things we'd read about there?
1. six hundred and sixty-six talents of gold
2. 700 wives, 300 concubines
3. Loss of many wars
Who is King Solomon's dad? And who is their brother?
King David is his dad and Nathan is his brother
What Saint do we praise during the Coptic month of koiahk mednight 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
What chapter in 1kings do we read about the death of King Solomon?
1 Kings Chapter 11
What is the name of King Solomon's Son?
Rehoboam
Name the fruits of the Holy Spirit
Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control