Feasts in the Coptic Orthodox Church

The Coptic Orthodox Church is know as the Church of The.......

• Martyrs

• Apostles

• Disciples

• People

St. Jerome talks about how Apollo was always ____________ which attracted many people to live an ascetic life

• Smilling

• Praying

• Fasting

• Funny

Answer explanation

Because of the fact that St Jerome was always smiling, he attracted many people to an ascetic like as a source of inward joy and satisfaction

True or False: St Jerome said, “Why do we struggle with an unpleasant face?! Aren’t we the heirs of eternal life?! ......... it befits the righteous and the saints to be joyful and pleasant since they enjoy the spiritual gifts.”

• True

• False

There are ________ major feasts and ________ minor feasts

What are examples of the 7 major and minor feasts (one example per person)

When is the Annunciation

• Baramhat 29, c. April 7

• Baramhat 90, c. July 7

• Kiahk 29, c. January 7

• Kiakh 29, c. April 7

Nativity is preceded by a 40 day fast

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It is preceded by a 43 day fast that aims to confirm the divine love that was shown when Jesus was incarnate. The incarnation restored humanity their honour, sanctified our daily life (everything God touches becomes blessed), and He made the ultimate sacrifice on account of our sins

What feast do we sing "Hosanna in the Highest this is the King of Israel. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord of Hosts."

• Entrance of the Lord into Jersualem (Palm Sunday)

• The nativity of Christ

• Easter

• Good Friday

Pentecost represents the _____ of the Christian Church

• Ascension

• Birthday

• End

• joy

Answer explanation

 It represents the birthday of the Christian Church. Only-begotten Son paid the price for her salvation, He ascended heaven to prepare a place for us. He sent His Holy Spirit in us, offering us existence, guidance and sanctification. .

What do we celebrate on Thomas's Sunday (the Sunday following easter)

• We celebrate the people who have faith in God without seeing Him

• We celebrate a reunion with God where we become united under one church.

• We celebrate Thomas' faith

• We celebrate the miraculous resurrection of God

Answer explanation

Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who

have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29).