Patristics
Which 3 fathers wrote the liturgy which we still use today?
St. Basil, St. Gregory, St. Cyril
Defined as an act against God's will, separating us from God, meaning death.
What is sin
The English translation for Agpeya
Book of Hours
Born in modern-day Libya, this man became one of the Apostles, accompanied St. Peter in his missionary journeys in Jerusalem and Judea, and founded the See of Alexandria and its Theological School.
Who is St. Mark
Who wrote the Book of Acts
St. Luke
Who was the spiritual father of St. Augustine and helped in his conversion?
St. Ambrose of Milan
Name the seven sacraments.
(1) Baptism (2) Repentance & Confession (3) Eucharist (4) Matrimony (5) Myroon (Chrismation) (6) Unction of the Sick (7) Priesthood
God orders Aaron to offer twice a day referenced in Exodus 30:7-8. In which Ritual(s) has the Orthodox Church kept this commandment?
The Raising of Incense - Matins and Vespers
The first Christian Roman Emperor, who lifted the persecutions through the Edict of Milan in the year 313
Who is Emperor Constantine
Referenced in Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11 and Hebrews 10:38 - "the just shall..
live by faith"
Who wrote On the Human Condition?
St. Basil the Great
St Ephrem the Syrian is widely known for doing what?
Composing hymns
The book used for daily liturgical readings throughout the year
The three types of Monasticism, by St Anthony, St Pachomious, St Shenouda the Archimandrite
Hermit (complete seclusion), cenobitism (communal), Anchoritism (mix)
How many Pauline Epistles are in the New Testament?
14
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Name the 14 Epistles
A pupil of Origin, this Cappadocian Father went on to become bishop of Neocaesarea and became known for his miracles.
Who is St. Gregory the Wonderworker
The word "Anaphora" means..
"Lifting up"
Followed after the Sanctus, this part of the liturgy contains the Invocation which concludes with the bread and water turning into the Body and Blood of Jesus.
What is the Institution Narrative
The 13th Pope of the See of Alexandria between 230-236 AD, this man succeeded Origen as Dean of the School of Alexandra and was the first one given the title "Pope" due to the great love he received from his people
Who is Pope Heraclas
The Books of the Pentateuch
What are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
The 4 major early Christian Schools (of thought).
What are Alexandria, Antioch, Cappadocia, and Western
A branch of theology in which the method of law is used to identify principles that regulate different aspects of the church; it is a rule, a measure by which things are measured, a part of the church’s ministry because it conforms the faithful in the church to the will of God
What are Canons
During the Procession of Incense, who/where does the priest cense before encircling the church?
(1) The Katameros , (2) the Relics, (3) the icon of the day, (4) the clergy
In what year did Egypt fall into the hands of the Arab Caliph
642 AD
Reigned in Jerusalem for 55 years from age 12; did the most evil but repented from his sins. 2 Chronicles 33:1-20
Who is king Manasseh