Divine Liturgy
During the Badarak, the nushkhark (wafer) is consecrated. What is the image on the nushkhark?
The crucifixion of Christ, wheat and grapes (the elements of bread and wine), Armenian initials of Jesus Christ.
What three important actions did Christ take with both the bread and wine at the Last Supper?
He blessed it, He gave thanks and He gave it to His disciples
Give three names for Jesus
Immanuel
Lamb of God
Son of Man
Good Shepherd
Savior
Messiah
The Word
Light of the World
Alpha and Omega
Prince of Peace
Wonderful Counselor
Who was the disciple that betrayed Jesus?
Judas
What word in Greek means “anointed one?”
Christos
True or False. You can be a model Christian without going to worship services in church.
False. Worshipping with others as the Body of Christ is essential to being Christian.
Who wrote the hymn Aravod Loosh?
St. Nersess Shnorhali (12th Century Father)
Who wrote 1 Corinthians 13 (The Love Chapter)?
St. Paul
Who wrote the Book of Acts of the Apostles?
Luke
What was Simeon promised he would see before he died?
The Promised One, the Christ Child.
The word “Liturgy” is a Greek word meaning “work” or “energy.” Why was that word chosen for the main worship of the Armenian Church?
Because Christian worship requires the work and energy of the faithful!
What is the Armenian name for the service of the washing of feet, which takes place on Thursday night of Holy Week?
Vodunluva
Who were the first people to see the empty tomb?
The women who had gone to anoint His body (the oil-bearing women): Mary Magdelene, Mary the Mother of James, Joanna and Salome
What is the first verse of the Gospel of John?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.
What was St. Luke’s occupation?
He was a physician
What does the word “Amen” mean?
Let it be or So be it.
‘Speaking with God’ is also known as __________?
Prayer
In which language was the Old Testament written?
Hebrew
Name four fruits of the Holy Spirit
From Paul’s Letter to the Galatians (Ch. 5): Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
What instrument did David play?
The harp
According to the Nicene Creed, who will the Lord judge when He comes again (the Second Coming)?
He will judge both the living and the dead.
Once a year the Turunpatsek service is conducted, at which time the curtains of the altar are opened after being closed for 40 days. What day is that service conducted?
Palm Sunday
In the Beatitudes, who is comforted?
Those who mourn
Who were Jesus’ three closest disciples?
Peter, James and John
Name three of the great “I am” statements of Christ, as recorded in John.
I am the Bread of Life
I am the Light of the World
I am the Good Shepherd
I am the Door to Salvation
I am the Resurrection and the Life
I am the True Vine
I am the Way, the Truth and the Life