Baptism
After How many days the boys get baptized? and after how many days the girls get baptized?
bonuses Bible Verse why
40 days for boys, and 80 days for girls
How many times the baby get anointed with the holy myron? where are they?
36 times
8 on head
4 on chest and back
6 on each arm and leg
Who has the Right to Partake of the Holy Communion?
All baptized persons have the right to partake
Mention other name of the sacrament of Unction of sick. and how many prayers are in the sacrament?
The sacraments of Lamps (el Kandeel)
7 prayers
What is the name of the red sash deacons wear?
Patrasheel
What is the first sacrament a person receives in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church?
Baptism
what are the oils that Abona/Prist puts in the Baptism water?
Myron oil
who brought the holy Myron to Egypt?
St Mark
when the sacrament of Eucharist instituted?
our Lord Jesus Christ instituted the sacrament at The last Supper (the covenant Thursday).
Why isn’t the Sacrament of Unction of the sick effective in healing some people?
It may be that they did not repent their sins completely.
It may be that they do not have faith.
It may be that this sickness was allowed from God either as a form of carrying the cross (and purifying the person from inside, like when the fire purify the gold) or as a warning for the person that their time has come to pass away.
Who was the first Priest in the Old Testament?
Aaron
Who has the right to administer these sacraments?
Only priests and Bishops have the right to administer
Mention examples from the Old Testament is a symbol for the sacrament of Baptism?
- Crossing the red sea
- Noah's Ark
when is the Holy Myron being used?
- Baptism water
- the sacrament of Confirmation
- Consecration of icons and new churches
what are the Conditions of True Repentance?
- regretful heart
Why the sacrament of Holy Matrimony should take place in the church?
What are the three ranks of bishop?
Bishop -- Metropolitan -- Patriarch
The Sacraments that are repeatedly done are
Mystery of Penance, Mystery Holy Communion and Mystery of Unction of The sick
who Baptized the Ethiopian Eunuch?
Philip
what are the 5 types of oils in the Coptic church?
1- oil of the Qandeel (simple oil)
2- Apocalypse oil
3- oil of the sacrament of Unction of sick
4- Oil of Galilyon
5- Holy Myron
How we truly benefit from the liturgy?
- be ready by repentance and confession
- our body and our clothes are clean
- ATTEND EARLY
- Forgive people and not being mad from anyone
- FOCUS in PRAYERS and chanting with the deacons the responses
- After the communion, WATCH our mouth and our actions!
Mention a verse about the sacrament of Unction of Sick with its reference.
(James 5:14-15 )
14. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
15. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
Name the four deaconate ranks?
deacon
sub-deacon
Reader (Aghnostos)
Chanter (Epsaltos)
The Sacraments that are not repeated are
Mystery of Baptism, Mystery of Myron, Mystery of Ordination and Mystery of Holy Matrimony
Mention a verse for the Bible about Baptism.
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of of God” John 3:5
how many spices usually used in cooking the Holy Myron? and who is the first Pope who invited other Patriarchs to make the Holy Myron and to write down the prayers?
20- 30 spices.
St Athanasius
Mention a verse from the Bible about the sacrament of Eucharist.
“He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me and I in him.” (John 6:56).
- “Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it all of you for this My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.’” (Matt. 26:27-29).
Round, sleeveless loose robe worn over the shoulders by priests, bishops and the patriarch. It is given to them at their ordination
Cape or Bornos
The Sacraments done on only selected people are
Mystery of Ordination, Mystery of Holy Matrimony and Mystery of Unction of the sick
list 3 Invisible Sign of baptism
Being reborn:
wash away our sins
We receive Salvation, the gates to the Kingdom of Heaven Open
How many sacraments are there in the Ethiopian Orthodox tewahido Church? List Down
Seven
BEFORE AND AFTER BAPTISM
BEFORE • Baby’s hair is shaved and cleaned. • All clothes are taken off. • Can drink milk.
AFTER • A cord (Mateb) is put around his/her neck. (sign or identification of a Christian) • Holy ointment is anointed (confirmation) • No eating until Kurban • Receive the Holy Communion after attending Divine Liturgy (Kidase