Beliefs
What term describes the Oriental Orthodox understanding of Christ's divine and human nature
Miaphysite Christology
Which country is especially associated with the Coptic Orthodox Church?
Egypt
What are the two major sections of the Bible listed in the presentation?
Old Testament and New Testament
Who is the important religious person
Saint Cyril of Alexandria
What holiday celebrates Jesus' birth?
Christmas/Nativity
What does iconography refer to in Oriental Orthodox Christianity?
The use of religious images/artwork
Which two countries are associated with major Oriental Orthodox traditions in the Horn of Africa?
Ethiopia and Eritrea
What creed is specifically listed as an additional source of teaching?
Nicene Creed
Saint Cyril is associated with which major Christian city?
Alexandria
What holiday celebrates Christ's manifestation?
Epiphany
How many sacraments are recognized by the Oriental Orthodox Church?
Seven
Which country is associated with the Armenian Apostolic Church?
Armenia
Besides the Bible, what two sources are listed as important to Oriental Orthodox teaching?
Church Fathers and Apostolic Tradition
What position did Saint Cyril hold?
Archbishop of Alexandria
What Christian event celebrates Jesus rising from the dead?
Resurrection
What two aspects of Christ are emphasized in Miaphysite Christology?
His divine and human nature
Name four countries where Oriental Orthodox Christianity is practiced.
Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Armenia, India, or Syria
Why are the Church Fathers relevant to understanding Christian teaching?
They were important early Christian teachers and writers.
Which major area of Christian teaching connects Saint Cyril to your presentation's discussion of Miaphysite Christology?
Christology
What religious practice involves abstaining from certain foods or meals?
Fasting
How do Miaphysite Christology, iconography, and the seven sacraments represent different aspects of Oriental Orthodox Christianity?
Christology explains belief about Christ; iconography expresses faith through religious art; sacraments are important religious practices.
Which three regions of the world are most associated with the Oriental Orthodox countries
Africa, Middle East, Asia
Besides the Old and New Testaments, name the three other sources of Christian teachings
Nicene Creed, Church Fathers, and Apostolic Tradition.
Why is Saint Cyril a meaningful person to include alongside Miaphysite Christology?
His theological work was connected to debates about the nature and identity of Christ.
Name all four holidays or traditions
Epiphany, Resurrection, Nativity, and Fasting.