Agpaya
What Is the meaning of the word Agpaya?
When should we pray?
All the time!
Thank God when we are joyful
Seek condolences and comfort when we are sad
Ask for peace when we are scared
Ask for forgiveness for our sins
Where did King Jehosephat rule?
Judah
Fill in the blank:
"Men always ought to ___ and not lose ___." (Luke 18:1)
"Men always ought to pray and not lose heart." (Luke 18:1)
How many hours of the Agpaya do we have?
Seven
First hour, Third hour, Sixth hour, Ninth hour, Eleventh Hour, Twelfth Hour, Midnight
What happened to Jesus when he was praying alongside St. Peter, St. John, and St. James?
“As He prayed, the appearance of His
face was altered, and His robe became white and
glistening.” (Luke 9:28-29)
Fill in the blank:
"Thus says the Lord to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed
because of this great multitude, for the battle is ___.” (2 Chronicles 15:20)
"Thus says the Lord to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed
because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but
God's’.” (2 Chronicles 15:20)
Fill in the blanks:
“This kind can come out by nothing but ____ and ____." (Mark 9:29)
“This kind can come out by nothing but PRAYER and FASTING." (Mark 9:29)
Which Hour do we recognize Christ's crucifixion, and which Hour do we recognize his death?
We remember that Jesus Christ was crucified in the Sixth Hour, and that he died in the Nineth hour
How do we know Jesus wanted us to pray?
He prayed!
Jesus showed us that prayer is important by teaching us how to pray. He taught us how powerful prayer can be.
What three things did King Jehosephat do to prepare for battle?
Set himself to seek the Lord
Proclaimed a fast throughout Judah
He gathered all the people of Judah and prayed
Who said this?
“Prayer is the key to heaven. I can do all things through prayer.”
Saint Augustine
During each hour of the Agpaya, how many times do we say Kyrie Eleison?
41 times.
This represents the 39 lashes he received, plus one for the spear in his side, plus one for the crown of thorns.
Who said this?
“Prayer is a great weapon and source of countless blessings”
St. John Chrysostom
What Prayer did the chanters sing ahead of the army?
"Praise the Lord, for His mercy
endures forever." (2 Chronicles 20:21)
Who said this?
"Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You." (2 Chronicles 20:12)
King Jehosephat
What Prayers are in every hour?
Our Father (The Lord's Prayer)
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Psalm 50
Holy, Holy, Holy
The Orthodox Creed (and its introduction)
The Conclusion of Every Hour
Name three times we see Jesus pray in the bible
When He healed Simon's mother-in-law, He woke
up very early and went out to a solitary place to
pray.
Before choosing the 12 disciples
In the Transfiguration on the Mount
(And more)
Fill in the Blanks
"Believe in ___ and you ___; believe ___ and you ____."
(2 Chronicles 20:20)
"Believe in the Lord your God and you shall be
established; believe His prophets and you shall prosper."
(2 Chronicles 20:20)
What was the name of the prophet that spoke to King Jehosephat in todays story?
Jahaziel, the son of Zechariah