Kiahk
What is the Coptic date of nativity?
Kiahk 29th
Who is the 17th pope of Alexandria? He is known as "the seal of the martyrs"
pope Peter I
God gives Israel instructions for how to worship Him.
Book of Leviticus
Who said, "Here I am, for you called me"?
Samuel the prophet
Why is Kiahk is referred to as " the seven and four"?
because we pray 7 theotokias and 4 canticles during the Saturday midnight praises.
who is the youngest pope of Alexandria?
saint Athanasius the apostolic
20th pope of Alexandria
The story of the reign of David.
2 Samuel
Who said, "For I know that this great tempest is because of me"?
Jonah the prophet
What are the gospels of the four weeks of kiahk?
1st week: the Annunciation of the birth of st.john the Baptist
2nd week: the Annunciation of Jesus Christ's birth
3rd week: St. Mary visiting Elizebeth
4th week: Birth of St. John the Baptist.
This saint used his poetry to defend the orthodox faith against Arianism?
St. Ephraim the Syrian
Return from the Babylonian captivity and rebuilding the temple.
Book of Ezra
Who said, "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also"?
Saint James
What gospel do we read during the nativity liturgy?
Matthew ch.2
Who is the longest-serving pope of Alexandria? How long did he serve?
Pope Cyril V (Pope Kyrillos V)
He served 52 years and 8 Months
112th pope of Alexandria
what is the first epistle written by St. Paul? This epistle was written between 52-53 AD.
1 Thessalonians
Who said, "Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!"?
saint Stephen
What is the hymn that we sing during the nativity liturgy that summarizes the story of nativity? what does it mean?
E parthenos
Today, the Virgin bears Him who is transcendent, and the earth presents the cave to Him who is beyond reach. Angels, along with shepherds glorify Him. The Magi make their way to Him by a star. For a new child has been born for us, the God before all ages.
What is the name is given to approximately to 1/6 of all popes of Alexandria? who is the last pope with that name?
Pope John XIX
113th pope of Alexandria
what is the last epistle was written by St. Paul? This epistle was written during his second imprisonment in Rome before his martyrdom.
2nd epistle to Timothy
Who said, "But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and He has made known...what will be in the latter days"?
Daniel the prophet