Orthodoxy and Beliefs
This vestment is worn by priests around their neck
What is, the Epitrachelion
During each Liturgy, this prayer is always chanted before the Great Entrance.
What is, the Cherubic hymn
This feast day represents the first time our Lord displayed his true and divine nature to the Apostles
What is, the Transfiguration
This Male Saint was the only Apostle present at the cross of our Lord's crucifixion
Who is, Saint John the Theologian
Who is, Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco
This location within the church, close to the Altar, is where the choir customarily chants
What is, the Kliros
What are, the 6 Psalms
On which feast day do we pray the "kneeling prayers," at the end of the Divine Liturgy?
What is, Pentecost
Regarded as "Equal to the Apostles," this Saint is considered the Enlightener of Georgia.
Who is, St. Nina
This Hierarch was the Abbot of the Jordanville Monastery in New York during the Unification with Russia
Who is, Metropolitan Laurus
What is, the Antimension
Prior to confession, it is recommended to pray this specific canon
What is, the Canon of Repentance
The Orthodox Principle of Hesychasm is commemorated on which Sunday of Great Lent?
What is, the Second Sunday of Great Lent
This Saint, recently reposed, was born in Cappadocia and was known for seeing St. Paraskevi, the Martyr of Rome, as a young child.
Who is, Saint Iakovos of Evia
Japan received Orthodox Christianity from this Saint
Who is, St. Nicholas of Japan
Known for its symbolism of Pascha, this item miraculously changed color in response to Ceaser's disbelief of our Lord's resurrection
What is, an Egg
This prayer is proclaimed by the Godparents at the entrance of the church at the beginning of the Baptismal service
What is, the Creed (Symbol of Faith)
During this Feast day, the prayer, "Noble Joseph," is sung
What is, Great and Holy Saturday
This Saint, a Martyr of the 4th Century, was the deciding factor in the 4th ecumenical council
Who is, Greatmartyr Euphemia the All-praised
This Monastery housed a contemporary Father of our time, who is well known for his writings and works concerning other religions in relation to Christianity
What is, the Platina Monastery (Hint: Father Seraphim Rose)
This item within the Altar represents the hand of the Angelic order, which held the burning coal that touched the Prophet Isiah's mouth
What is, the Holy Communion Spoon
The curtain within the holy Altar is opened up only halfway at one point during this service
What is, the Presanctified Litrugy
Prior to the beginning of this Great Feast day, the Acts of the Apostles are customarily read in church
What is, Pascha
This Contemporary Saint, a Priest who once served in an empty church for 8 years in Moscow, was known for this motto: "Live for others, and you yourself will be saved."
Who is, St. Alexei Mechev
This Church, located in San Francisco, was the home of Saint John for the latter portion of his life in the Bay Area
What is, the church of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk