Church Knowledge⛪
There are three main liturgies used in the Coptic Orthodox Church. Name all three and specify which one is most commonly used throughout the year.
The liturgies of St. Basil (most common), St. Gregory and St. Cyril.
What was our Saviours last command to his disciples?
Make disciples of all nations and baptise them
"Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world."
John the Baptist
These brothers were called the "Sons of Thunder"
James and John
Name one traditional Egyptian food eaten during eid?
Fatta
Name all the sacraments
Baptism, Confirmation (Mayron), Confession, Communion, Unction of the sick, Marriage, Priesthood
How long did Moses's mother hide him form Pharaoh?
3 months
"You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good."
Joseph
These two old testament figures led Israel out of Egypt and assisted each other in leadership.
Moses and Aaron
What's a fun way Abouna Mina breaks our fast after the Easter mass?
Throwing out chocolates
What does the charcoal and fire inside the censer symbolise during the liturgy?
The coal represents Christs Humanity and the fire represeting the Divinity of Christ
Who was the most wicked king of Israel?
King Ahab
"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening."
Samuel
These two brothers helped bury Jesus after the crucifixion.
Joseph and Nicodemus
What is Egypts national dish?
Koshary
The words that are stamped around the orbana is called
Trisagion
The prophecy about the valley of dry bones is found in which testament?
Old Testament
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
King David
These two women were mothers of Jocob's children and rivals in Genesis
Rachel and Leah
Who was the Pharaoh that was burried in the main pyramid?
King Khufu
In the liturgy, Abouna washes his hands _ many time(s) and what does it represent?
3 times and it represents being innocent from any guilt or sin of the congregation regarding communion and preparation to touch the body.
Where in the bible is the story of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams? Testament and book!
Old Testament, Genesis
"Here am I, and the children the Lord has given me."
Isaiah
These two elderly figures recognised baby Jesus in the temple.
Simeon and Anna
How many pyramids are there in Egypt?
118