My Joy Comes from the Lord
What are the names of the first two humans God created?
Adam and Eve
How many times do the deacons and priest go around the alter during a procession?
Three times
The Holy Bible was originally written in what language?
Greek
St. Moses the Strong became friends with what kind of people?
Bad people
Complete the Verse: “So that you _____ _____” Deuteronomy 16:15
"So that you surely rejoice” Deuteronomy 16:15
True or False: The two disciples that Jesus appeared to on the way to Emmaus, explained the story of the Lord Jesus Christ to him.
True
What is order in the church called?
"Rite"
What did St. Pantaenus become the director of?
The director of the Theological School of Alexandria
Who taught St. Moses the Strong all about Jesus Christ?
Abba Macarius
Where and how many times did Elisha tell Naaman to go wash off?
In the Jordan river. Seven times
Which angel came to roll away the stone for Jesus to rise again?
Archangel Michael
In the church, what does incense mean?
"God is with us.”
Where did St. Pantaenus preach? (Name the two countries found in the book)
India and Ethiopia
True or False: St. Moses the Strong was baptized but never became a monk.
False, he was baptized and became a monk
Naaman needed whose permission before traveling to Samaria to get healed?
The King of Syria
What did God need to do for joy to return to man again?
He would need to be born and die in our place.
True or False: During the 5th procession, the priest and deacons go down the middle of the church, returning to the sanctuary.
False, during the 3rd procession
Which Gospel did St. Pantaenus find in India?
The Gospel of St. Matthew
The word Scetis is a Coptic word meaning what?
"the balance of hearts”
Complete Psalm 125: “O Lord, You shall bring back our _____, as the ______ in the south.”
“O Lord, You shall bring back our captivity, as the streams in the south.”
What did Lord Jesus Christ say to the disciples when he stood in their midst?
"Peace be with you”
Explain the whole process of a procession.
The priests and deacons start with three times around the alter, then go around the church three times. The first two processions go from left to right (North to South) and then the third procession down the middle towards the alter. Finally, they go around the alter one more time and then while facing the congregation the priest offers incense to the icons.
What is the name of the school that spread the Christian faith to the whole world?
Theological School of Alexandria
What happened when the thieves came to rob St. Moses the Strong?
They were very surprised at how he changed his life and they repented and knew the meaning of true joy
What is the name of the disease that Naaman had? What kind of disease? Did it have a cure?
Leprosy which is a skin disease and there is no cure