1The first 5 books of the Bible are called
Pentateuch
2What was Moses' wife's name?
Zipporah
3What are the names of the books that Solomon wrote?
Song of Solomon, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes
4Genesis 1:1
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
5Genesis 1:27
"So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them."
6What are the names of Noah's three sons?
Shem, Ham, Japheth
7What was the sign of the covenant with Noah?
Rainbow in the cloud
8Why was the Tower of Babel called Babel?
because the Lord confused the language of the people
9What was Abraham's original name?
Abram
10What was Abram's lie to Pharaoh?
He told Pharaoh that Sarai is his sister not his wife because she was beautiful
11What was God's covenant to Abraham?
He would be the father of many nations.
12What was Abraham's son's name?
Isaac
13Who wrestled with God?
Jacob
14What did Jacob see in his dream?
A ladder set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.
15How many sons did Jacob (Israel) have?
12 sons
16What tribe did Jesus descend from?
The Tribe of Judah
17What did Joseph's brothers do to him?
First they threw him into a pit, then they sold him to some merchants heading to Egypt
18Genesis 39:2
"The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man"
19What did Moses see in the burning bush? (Exodus 3:1-3)
The Angel of the Lord appeared in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. The bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed.
20What does the burning bush resemble?
It resembles the incarnation of Christ (becoming Man) from the virgin Saint Mary
21Why did God ask Moses to take off his sandals?
Because the place where Moses was standing was holy ground
22What did God answer when Moses asked, "Indeed, when I come to the children of Israel and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they say to me, 'What is His name?' what shall I say to them?" (Exodus 3:13)
God said, "I AM WHO I AM."
23What is the crossing of the red sea a symbol of?
Baptism
24What was the name of the first priest?
Aaron
25What does incense represent?
Prayers
26Deuteronomy 5:16
Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, that your days may be long
27Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
28What does the name "Joshua" mean?
Salvation
29Why did God command Joshua to take up 12 stones from the midst of the Jordan river?
As a reminder to their sons that the Jordan river dried up before the the ark of the covenant of the Lord
30What was Samson's mother commanded not to do?
Not to drink wine, strong drink, or eat anything unclean nor cut Samson's hair with a razor
31What did Samson find in the mouth of the carcass of the lion?
A swarm of bees and some honey
32What was the name of the woman that Samson loved?
Delilah
33Who is Deborah?
A prophetess and judge of Israel
34Who is Ruth?
A Moabite descendant of Lot and she was the daughter-in-law of Naomi
35What was Ruth's mother-in-law's name?
Naomi
36What was Joseph's mother's name?
Rachel
371 Samuel 3:9
'Speak, Lord, for Your servant hears.'
38Who was Israel's first king?
King Saul
39Who defeated Goliath?
King David
401 Samuel 16:7
"For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
41Who was jealous and wanted to kill king David the prophet?
King Saul
42What was the name of king Saul's son & best friend of David the prophet?
Jonathan
43What did king David do before the ark of the covenant?
He danced and played instruments
44What is the Ark of the Covenant?
A golden chest with two golden rods on its side that had two cherubim of gold on top
45What is the name of the man that David ordered to be placed in the frontline of the battlefield to die in order to marry his wife?
Uriah
46Who was it said of 'a man after God's own heart'?
David the prophet
47Who did David commit adultery with?
Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah
48Who did David confess his sins to?
Nathan the prophet
49What is the name of the child that Bathsheba bore to David?
Solomon
50What did Solomon request when God offered him anything he wished for?
An understanding heart and to discern between good and evil
51What was Solomon's downfall?
His love for women
52Who is Rehoboam?
Solomon's son
53Who stretched himself over a child 3 times while praying to raise him from the dead?
Elijah the prophet
541 Kings 18:21
"How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him."
55What do the 12 stones that Elijah took to repair the altar of God represent?
The 12 tribes of the sons of Jacob
56What was Jacob's name changed to?
Israel
57Why did Jezebel have Naboth killed?
Because Naboth refused to sell his inherited vineyard to Ahab
58How did Elijah and Elisha split the Jordan river to cross on dry ground?
Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up, and struck the water
59What did Elisha ask Elijah?
Elisha asked, "please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me."
60How was Elijah taken up into heaven?
A chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire and took Elijah up by a whirlwind into heaven
61How did Elisha perform the miracle of cleansing the water?
He got a bowl of salt and cast the salt in the water and the water healed to this day
62How did the youths mock Elisha the prophet?
They said, "Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!"
63What happened to the youths that mocked Elisha the prophet?
Two female bears came out of the woods and wounded 42 of the youths
64How did Elisha help the sons of the prophets recover the lost ax head?
Elisha cut off a stick, and threw it in the water; and he made the iron float
65What did Hezekiah do when he was sick and visited by the king of Babylon?
Hezekiah showed them all the treasures of his house: the silver and gold, the spices and precious ointment, and all his armory
66Who is Ezra?
A priest who reestablished the Mosaic Law; to faithfully worship God and to follow His commandments
67Who is Nehemiah?
A faithful governor inspired by God, who was the driving force behind the restoration of the wall of Jerusalem
68Who in the bible had a dog following him?
Tobit
69Who accompanied Tobias in his journey to Gabael to retrieve the silver?
Archangel Raphael
70Who healed Tobit from his blindness?
Archangel Raphael
71Who is Esther?
A Jewish woman who became the Persian queen and persuaded the king to spare her people of Israel
72What are the types of Psalms?
(1) Prophecies of the coming Messiah
(2) Prayers of the king
(3) Personal Lamentations
(4) Songs of praise
(5) Hymns for special feasts
73Psalm 1:1
"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful"
74Psalm 2:7
"The Lord has said to Me, 'You are My Son, today I have begotten You."
75Psalm 23:1
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
76Psalm 120:1
"In my distress I cried to the Lord,
And He heard me."
77Who wrote most of the psalms?
David the prophet and king
78Who wrote the book of Proverbs?
Solomon the king
79What are the two common types of the book of Proverbs?
(1) A synonymous proverb which expresses the same thought in both lines
(2) A proverb which offers a contrast, such as between wise and foolish or virtuous and evil.
80How many chapters are in the book of Proverbs?
31 chapters
81Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding"
82Proverbs 4:23
"Keep your heart with all diligence,
For out of it spring the issues of life."
83Proverbs 16:18
"Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall."
84Proverbs 23:26
"My son, give me your heart,
And let your eyes observe my ways."
85Proverbs 25:28
"Whoever has no rule over his own spirit
Is like a city broken down, without walls."
86Proverbs 31:30
"Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised."
87Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Solomon the king
88What is the major theme of Ecclesiastes?
Without God, all of life is vanity.
89Ecclesiastes 1:1
"Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher;
"Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."
90Ecclesiastes 7:16
"Do not be overly righteous,
Nor be overly wise:
Why should you destroy yourself?"
91Song of Solomon 2:6
"His left hand is under my head,
And his right hand embraces me."
92Song of Solomon 6:5
"Turn your eyes away from me,
For they have overcome me."
93At which point in Solomon's life did he write Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes?
- Song of Solomon in his youth
- Proverbs in his middle years
- Ecclesiastes in his old age
94How many chapters in the book of Isaiah?
66 chapters
95Isaiah 7:14
"Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel."
96Wisdom of Sirach 2:1
"My son, if you draw near to serve the Lord, prepare your soul for temptation."
97What is the major theme of the Wisdom of Sirach?
All wisdom comes from the Lord.
98Who was known as 'the weeping prophet'?
Jeremiah
99Why was Jeremiah called 'the weeping prophet'?
Because of his deep sorrow and tears over Judah's destruction by Babylon and the people's persistence to sin.
100How many chapters in the book of Jeremiah
52 chapters
101Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
102Jeremiah 31:3
"The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying:
"Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you."
103What is the major theme of the book of Ezekiel?
God's direction of events in heaven and on earth
104Ezekiel 36:26
"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."
105What does the name "Daniel" mean?
God is my judge
106What did Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah eat and drink for 10 days as a test?
Ate vegetables and drank water
107What happened to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah after the 10-day period?
They were more fit and stronger than the young men who at the king's table
108What was the name of the king of Babylon during Daniel's time?
Nebuchadnezzar
109Who is Job?
Job was a true blameless, righteous, and God-fearing man who abstained from evil thing (Job 1:1)
110Who envied Job?
The devil
111What is Saint John Chrysostom's commentary on these verses: "9 So Satan answered the Lord and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!"
Satan's will is his own, but he derives his power from God
112Who did Job lose?
Oxen, donkeys, sheep, camels, servants, 7 sons, and 3 daughters
113What is the reference to this verse: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed be the name of the Lord."
Job 1:21
114How many of Job's friends came to comfort him?
3 friends
115According to the church fathers, what are the 4 reasons of why God allows sufferings?
(1) As a means of punishment when there is no hope for restoration
(2) To bring sinners to repentance
(3) To prevent future sins
(4) That the power of God might be made known
116How did the Lord speak to Job?
The Lord spoke to Job out of the whirlwind and clouds
117Job 42:5
"I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear,
But now my eye sees You."
118How did the Lord restore Job's wealth?
The Lord gave Job twice as he had before
119According to Saint Gregory, why did God restore all of Job's wealth by the double except for his children?
The Lord gave Job 10 children only and not 20 because the first 10 that departed are to be shown alive in the resurrection.
120How many chapters in the book of Job?
42 chapters
121What is the major theme of the Lamentations of Jeremiah?
God's judgement of the people's sins and His unfathomable love and sorrow for them
122When do we read the Lamentations of Jeremiah in church?
The 12th Hour of the Great Friday of Holy Week
123Who is Baruch?
Jeremiah's scribe
124What does the name "Hosea" mean?
Salvation
125What is the major theme of the book of Hosea?
God's love and faithfulness to His people
126Hosea 6:6
"For I desire mercy and not sacrifice,
And the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings."
127What is the major theme of the book of Amos?
God's wrath is to be feared
128Amos 5:21
"I hate, I despise your feast days,
And I do not savor your sacred assemblies."
129What is the major theme of the book of Jonah?
The universality of God's mercy
130Where did God command Jonah to go?
Nineveh
131Where did Jonah flee to instead?
Tarshish
132What happened to Jonah when he boarded the ship sailing to Tarshish?
The Lord raised up a great wind upon the sea and the ship was in danger of breaking up
133Why did the sailors cast Jonah into the sea?
Because the sailors cast lots and knew that this great calamity was because Jonah disobeyed God
134What happened to the sea when Jonah was thrown in the water?
The sea became calm
135What happened to Jonah after he was cast into the sea?
God ordered a great fish to swallow Jonah
136How many days was Jonah in the belly of the fish?
3 days
137What does Jonah's 3-day in the belly of the fish symbolize?
It symbolizes Jesus' burial in the tomb for 3 days
138How did the men of Nineveh repent?
Proclaimed a fast and put on sackcloth upon the people and all the animals
139Why did Jonah disobey God's command to go to Nineveh?
Because Jonah wanted the Ninevites to be destroyed and because he knew that if they repented, God would forgive their sins
140Why did Jonah throw a tantrum at God again?
Because the plant that God gave Jonah as shade, died by a worm
141What is the symbolism of the plant dying by a worm?
Those who allow pride and jealousy at the salvation of other to enter their hearts
142How many persons were living in Nineveh?
More than 120,000 persons
143What is the reference to this bible verse?: "Return to Me and I will return to you"
Malachi 3:7
144Which exception did God allow to be tested in?
The Lord said to bring tithes and try Me
145What does "Ten-o-osht" mean?
We worship
146When do we chant the hymn "Evlogimenoc"?
Palm Sunday and the entry of the pope, metropolitan, or bishop
147What does "Hosanna" mean?
Save us
148What is the Trisagion hymn?
Agios
149Which hymn do we chant after the absolution of the servants?
"Tai-shory" or "Te-shory" or "Entho-te-teshory"
150In which season of the church do we chant the "Entho-te-teshory" hymn?
(1) Weekdays of the Great Fast
(2) Jonah's Fast
151What is the hymn of the censer (Te-shory) about?
The golden censer is the Virgin and her aroma is our Savior
152Which hymn comes after hymn of the censor?
Hetin Nepresvia (Through the Intercessions)
153What are the 5 readings of the Liturgy of the Word?
(1) Pauline epistle
(2) Catholic epistle
(3) Acts
(4) Synaxarion (lives of the saints of that day)
(5) Psalm and Gospel
154Before the Acts is read, which hymn do we chant? What does the hymn start with?
Praxis response. "Shere ne..."
155What does "shere ne" mean?
Hail to
156During Holy 50 days of Resurrection, which of the 5 readings are NOT read in church and why?
The Synaxarion because during the Holy 50 days we are focused only on Christ's resurrection
157What is the litany called that is prayed by the priest before the gospel?
Litany of the Gospel
158What shall we do during the reading of the gospel?
Stand up straight in the fear of God with upmost respect listening attentively
159What is purpose of praying vespers?
To raise incense
160What does raising incense symbolize?
Prayers
161What is the reference to this verse?: "Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints."
Revelation 5:8
162What are the 3 liturgies in the Coptic Orthodox Church called?
(1) Liturgy of St. Basil
(2) Liturgy of St. Gregory
(3) Liturgy of St. Cyril
163What does the word "Liturgy" mean?
Work of the people
164Can a priest pray liturgy by himself only?
No, because it is the work of the people
165In which Liturgy are these following words found and where exactly?
"O God, the Great, the Eternal, who formed man in incorruption;"
Liturgy of St. Basil; the Prayer of Reconciliation
166In which Liturgy are these following words found?
"For my sake, O my Master, You have not hidden Your face from the shame of spitting."
Liturgy of St. Gregory
167In which Liturgy are these following words found and where exactly?
"O Author of Life and King of the ages"
Liturgy of St. Cyril
168Who instituted the Liturgy of St. Cyril?
Saint Mark the apostle
169Who translated the Liturgy of St. Cyril from Greek into Coptic?
Saint Cyril the Pillar of Faith
170Which Liturgy do we pray on Feast days and why?
Liturgy of St. Gregory; because it is addressing the Son
171What is the name of the hymn chanted during communion?
Psalm 150
172What does the word "Eucharist" mean?
Thanksgiving
173How many sacraments do we have in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
7 Sacraments
174List the sacraments in our Coptic Orthodox Church:
(1) Baptism
(2) Chrismation (means: Anointing with Myron)
(3) Communion
(4) Repentance and Confession
(5) Marriage
(6) Unction of the Sick
(7) Priesthood
175Which prayer do we start every Sacrament with?
Prayer of Thanksgiving
176What are the purposes of praying the Divine Liturgy?
(1) To unite with Jesus Christ
(2) To praise the Holy Trinity
177What are the first 4 words of the Hymn "Epouro" in English?
O King of Peace
178What does Alleluia mean?
Praise the Lord
179How many hoses are in the Midnight praises (Tasbeha)?
4 hoses
180What does the 1st hose symbolize?
Crossing of the Red Sea = Baptism (Death to Life)
181Where is the 2nd Hose taken from in the Bible?
Psalm 136
182What is the hymn "Aripsalen" about?
God's deliverance of the 3 holy youths from the fire
183Where does the 3rd Hose come in the bible?
Daniel 3 (Found in the Orthodox Study Bible version)
184Where does the 4th Hose come in the bible?
Psalms 148, 149, and 150
185What is the command to the bridegroom in Crowning Prayer?
To have compassion on her and hasten to do what will gladden her heart
186What is the command to the bride in Crowning Prayer?
Submit to him and receive him with joy and cheer, do not frown in his face
187How many times in the year is the prayer of "Lakkan" (washing of feet) prayed throughout the year? What are these days called?
3 times:
(1) Theophany
(2) Covenant Thursday
(3) Apostles Feast
188What does the word "Theophany" mean?
The manifestation of God
189What does the word "Agpeya" mean?
The Book of Hours
190What are the 7 Hours of Agpeya and their commemoration?
1st Hour - Resurrection
3rd Hour - Descent of the Holy Spirit
6th Hour - Crucifixion of Jesus
9th Hour - Death of Jesus on the Cross
11th Hour - The Body of Jesus taken down from the Cross
12th Hour - The laying of Jesus in the tomb
Midnight - The 3 prayers by Jesus in Gethsemane
191How many ecumenical councils does the Coptic Orthodox Church recognize?
3 ecumenical councils
192What are the names of the 3 ecumenical councils?
(1) Council of Nicaea
(2) Council of Constantinople
(3) Council of Ephesus
193What are the dates of the 3 ecumenical councils?
(1) Council of Nicaea (325 AD)
(2) Council of Constantinople (381 AD)
(3) Council of Ephesus (431 AD)
194What does the word "Orthodox" mean?
"Straight" or "Right"
195What does the word "heresy" mean?
A belief or opinion opposing to Orthodoxy
196Who is Arius?
A priest from Alexandria who denied the Divinity of Christ
197What was the heresy at the Council of Nicaea (325 AD)?
Arius' heresy about the Substance of Christ's Divinity using the word "Homoiousios".
198What is the difference between Athanasius' term "Homoousios" and Arius' term "Homoiousios"
Athanasius - Homoousios means "Same Essence as the Father"
Arius - Homoiousios means "Similar Essence as the Father"
199Why is Arius' term Homoiousios (similar Essence as the Father) considered a heresy?
Because in John 14:10, Jesus said "I am in the Father, and the Father in Me"
Jesus Christ was Fully God and Fully Man with the SAME Essence (Nature) equal to the Father NOT similar.
200What is the first foundational statement of Christian faith called?
The Nicene Creed
201What was the heresy at the Council of Constantinople (381 AD)?
Denying the Full Divinity of the Holy Spirit
202The Church fought the heresy of the Council of Constantinople by establishing the "Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed" which added what words?
"Yes, we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son, is worshipped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets."
203What does the term "Ousia" mean?
"Substance" or "Essence"
204What does the term "Hypostasis" mean?
Person
205Who was the heretic at the Council of Ephesus (431 AD)?
Nestorius
206Who is Nestorius?
A Patriarch of Constantinople who started a heresy against the Nature of Christ and Saint Mary as the Mother of God.
207What was the heresy at the Council of Ephesus (431 AD)?
(1) The separation of the Nature of Jesus Christ; not being united.
(2) Calling Saint Mary "Christotokos" or "Anthropotokos"
208What does the term "Christotokos" mean?
Mother of Christ
209What does the term "Anthropotokos" mean?
Mother of the Man
210What does the term "Theotokos" mean?
Mother of God
211Why were Nestorius' terms: "Christotokos" and "Anthropotokos" considered heresies in our church?
Because Nestorius separated the Nature of Jesus and taught that Saint Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ as an ordinary Man, not the Only Begotten Son of God.
212Why does the Coptic Orthodox Church use the term "Theotokos"?
Because Saint Mary gave birth to the Incarnate Only Begotten Son of God who is Fully Divine and Fully Human.
213What is Saint Cyril's formula on Christology (Nature of Jesus Christ)?
One Incarnate Nature Word of God out of Two: Divinity and Humanity.
214What happened to Nestorius after the Council of Ephesus (431 AD)?
Nestorius was exiled and deposed from his office.
215Who is the 1st Pope in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Saint Mark the Apostle
216Who was the 20th Pope in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Saint Athanasius
217Who was the 24th Pope in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Saint Cyril the Pillar of Faith
218Who was the 25th Pope in the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Saint Dioscorus
219True or false: The Coptic Orthodox Church does not recognize the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD)
True
220What is the Tome of Leo? Why is it a heresy?
A lengthy letter that emphasized the distinction and used the Two-Nature Formula which was crypto Nestorian.
221Is our Coptic Orthodox Church Miaphysite? What does "Miaphysite" mean?
Yes. It means Jesus Christ has One United Nature; Fully Divine and Fully Human, without mingling, confusion, or alteration.
222What did Archangel Gabriel say to Saint Mary in Luke 1:28?
“Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!”
223John 1:1
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
224Why did many of Jesus' followers go back and followed Him no more in John 6?
Because Jesus said, "I am the living bread which came down from heaven."
225Where in the bible do we read about Christ saying "I am the good shepherd"?
John 10
226Who did Jesus raise after 4 days?
Lazarus
227Who was it said of that it would have been good if he had not been born?
Judas Iscariot
228Why was Matthew hated by the Jews?
Because he was a tax collector who collected extra money for his own profit
229How many miracles by Jesus were recorded in the Bible?
37 miracles
230Who appeared to Jesus during the Transfiguration?
Moses & Elijah
231What is the difference between a Pharisee and a Sadducee?
A Pharisee is a jew who believed in the Resurrection, but focused on the outward appearance
A Sadducee is a jew who does not believe in Resurrection, or angels, or spirits
232Where was Jesus arrested?
The Garden of Gethsemane
233What did Jesus say to those who crucified Him?
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
234What was the inscription written over Jesus in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew?
THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS
235According to Saint Athanasius, why was Jesus crucified on the Cross?
(1) Public Death
(2) To take away our curse
(3) To die with His arms opened for Jews and Gentiles
(4) To purify the air and make way for us to Heaven
236How many epistles are attributed to Saint Paul?
14
237What happened to the people of Corinth when they took Communion in an unworthy manner? (1 Corinthians 11:27-31)
People became weak, sick and dead
238Where was Saint Paul located when he wrote his epistle to the Philippians?
Under house arrest in Rome
239Philippians 4:13
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
240What are the 3 things Saint Paul asks us to do all the time from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18?
(1) Rejoice always
(2) Pray without ceasing
(3) In everything give thanks
241Who is Saint Timothy?
Bishop of Ephesus and disciple of Saint Paul
242Who wrote the book of Acts?
Saint Luke
243Hebrews 13:8
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."
244What books did St. John write?
(1) Gospel of John
(2) 1 John
(3) 2 John
(4) 3 John
(5) Revelation
245Who is the father of Monasticism?
Saint Antony the Great
246What did Saint Antony the Great say about "the self"?
"He who knows himself, knows God."
247How long is the Great Lent?
55 days
248What are the Gospel readings of the Sundays of Great Lent?
(1) Treasure in Heaven
(2) Temptation Sunday
(3) The Prodigal Son
(4) The Samiritan Woman
(5) The Paralyzed Man
(6) The Man Born Blind
(7) Palm Sunday
249What is the focus of Holy Week?
The Suffering, Crucifixion, and Burial of Christ
250How many major and minor Feasts of the Lord do we celebrate?
5 Major Feasts; 6 Minor Feasts