Fasting
Who fasted in the Bible for 40 days?
The Lord Jesus Christ, Moses, Elijah
Who was the first monk?
St. Anthony the Great
When was incense first used in the Bible?
Tabernacle of Moses, as commanded by God
What is a "relic" of a saint?
what does Hoos mean?
praise
What is the main goal of fasting?
Self control and victory over our desires
What "ascetic" mean?
Athlete
What does incense represent?
Prayers of the saints (Revelation)
Why is an icon not a normal painting?
It teaches a lesson, it depicts the Lord and His saints, and it is consecrated with Myron
Where is the first hoos from in the Bible?
Exodus 15
How many fasts are there in the Coptic Church?
1. Wednesday and Friday
2. Nativity Fast
3. Jonah's Fast
4. Great Fast
5. Apostles Fast
6. Fast of the Virgin Mary
7. Paramoun Fast
What are examples of people who lived as "monks" in the Bible?
St. John the Baptist, Elijah, the Lord Himself prayed alone many times
What is incense made out of?
The sap of trees and plants
What image was on top of the Ark of the Covenant?
Image of a Cherubim
What does the 3rd Hoos speak about?
The praise of the 3 Youth in the fiery furnace
What is the difference between abstaining from food and regular fasting?
Abstaining is done in the morning and afternoon, with no food or drink at all.
Regular fasting is vegan (no meat or dairy)
Who is one of the founders of monasticism for females in Egypt?
St. Syncletica
Who does the censer (shoria) represent?
St. Mary
Her womb is the bowl, and the fire of the coal is Christ, and the sweet smell is the effect of Christ
Why are icons not worshipping idols?
1. We do not worship the image or the material
2. We do not worship saints
3. Icons are reminders and lessons for us
What does Theotokia mean? How many are there?
Praise for St. Mary / Explanation of Incarnation
There are 7. One for each day of the week
What did the Lord command about fasting? (Hint: about hygiene)
"But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place" (Matthew 6:17-18)
What are the 3 vows (conditions) of monasticism?
1. Poverty (own nothing)
2. Chastity (no marriage)
3. Obedience
What are two services in church with incense in the name?
1. Evening Incense (Asheya)
2. Morning Incense (Matins)
Name an example from the Bible of a relic in a miracle?
1. The bones of Elisha healed
2. The handkerchiefs and aprons of St. Paul healed
What does the 4th Hoos speak about?
Praise of Creation