Church History
The Orthodox Christian church began in this year
33 A.D.
Number of Ecumenical Councils in the history of the Orthodox Church
3
We face east during prayer because east symbolizes this theological reality.
What is Christ’s Second Coming and the Resurrection?
Holy art thou o God
Holey art thou, Almighty
Holy art thou Immortal
Crucified for us
Have mercy on us
What is the verse for this year's conference?
Hebrews chapter 12 verse 1
The One who founded the Orthodox Church
Who is Jesus Christ
Does the Orthodox church believe in sola scriptura?
No
Incense in worship primarily represents this.
The prayers of the faithful rising to God
Recite the Nicene Creed.
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light; true God of true God; begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man.
And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose Kingdom shall have no end.
And [we believe] in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
In one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
In F1, what color means stop?
Red
The first five patriarchal cities of Orthodox Christianity
Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Rome, and Constantinople
What role does community play in Orthodox Christianity?
Salvation is lived together, not individually.
This action during the Little Entrance symbolizes Christ beginning His public ministry.
The Gospel being brought into the midst of the people.
Sing the intercessory hymn that can be sung in place of the Quqlion.
The ressurection of Christ
Grants atonement for our souls
Cry out in faith to the Son
Who redeemed us by His Cross
"Bless'ed be Your salvation!"
Halleluyah, Halleluyah
What Year was St.Thomas Cathedral established?
1974
This Apostle became the first Patriarch of Constantinople
Saint Andrew
Why does Orthodox worship look ancient rather than modern?
Worship was received and preserved, not invented or adapted to modern trends.
The Eucharist is understood in Orthodoxy as this, not a symbol.
The true Body and Blood of Christ.
Multiple options.
How many books are in the Orthodox Study Bible?
76
This great church of the Byzantine Empire was built by Justinian and is still located in Constantinople
Hagia Sophia
Why does Orthodoxy describe Christianity as a way of life rather than just a belief system?
Because it shapes how a person lives, not just what they think.
This is why Orthodox worship emphasizes beauty, chanting, icons, and incense.
Worship engaging the whole person; body, soul, and senses
What hymn is sung during the recessional that follows the procession of the Holy Mysteries.
All shall worship and bless you
And each tongue confess your name,
For you give life to the dead
And good hope to those entombed.
Halleluyah!
What was the theme of last year's New Year's Conference?
Defying Fear, Embracing Faith