Easter Quiz: Holy Week Trivia

The correct answer is "Because Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss." This explanation relates to the religious beliefs and practices of Copts, who are Egyptian Christians. In the Bible, Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' disciples, betrayed him by identifying him to the authorities with a kiss. As a result, Copts refrain from greeting each other with a kiss from the eve of Wednesday as a way to show respect and avoid any association with betrayal.

During the Apocalypse night service, the entire book of Revelation is read. This book is the last book of the New Testament in the Bible and is known for its apocalyptic and prophetic content. It contains visions and prophecies about the end times, the final judgment, and the establishment of God's kingdom. Therefore, it is fitting to read the book of Revelation during an Apocalypse night service, as it aligns with the theme of the event.

Pascha refers to the Passover, which is a Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It is a significant event in Jewish history and is celebrated with a special meal called the Seder. The term "Pascha" is derived from the Hebrew word "Pesach," which means "to pass over," referring to the biblical story of the Angel of Death passing over the houses of the Israelites during the tenth plague in Egypt. Therefore, the correct answer is Passover.

"Thok Ta TE Gom" translates to "Thine is the Power" in English. This phrase suggests that the power or authority belongs to someone or something else. It implies a sense of surrender or acknowledgement of a higher power.

Lazarus Saturday is the correct answer because it is the Saturday before Pascha week. This day commemorates the resurrection of Lazarus by Jesus Christ, as described in the New Testament. It is an important day in the Eastern Orthodox Church and marks the beginning of Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday.

On Palm Sunday, the hymn "Evlogimenos" is sung. This day marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The hymn is sung during the liturgy, as a way to praise and honor Jesus as the Messiah. It is a significant part of the Palm Sunday service, which includes the blessing of palm branches and the reenactment of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

The correct answer is General Funeral prayer. On the afternoon of Palm Sunday, a service called the General Funeral prayer is prayed. This service is a solemn commemoration of the death and burial of Jesus Christ, symbolizing the beginning of the events leading up to Easter. It is a time for reflection and remembrance of the sacrifice made by Jesus for the salvation of humanity.

In each prayer, we repeat "Thok Ta Te GOM" 12 times.

Covenant Thursday is the day of the Holy Week when we pray the Lakan prayer (water liturgy).

During the Holy Week, which is the week leading up to Easter, there is one divine liturgy prayed each day between Monday and Friday. This means that there is a total of five divine liturgies prayed during this time period.

The Pascha prayer is divided into morning and evening prayers. There are 2 prayer hours in the morning and 5 prayer hours in the evening.