Miracles & Events
Who baptized Jesus?
St. John the Baptist
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What does "Amen" mean?
So be it / Let it be
How many disciples did Jesus have?
12
Who is the leader of the angels?
Archangel Michael
What do we celebrate on Palm Sunday?
To remember Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem
Who was the strongest man in the Bible?
Samson
What do Orthodox Christians do when they enter the church?
Make the sign of the cross
Who built the ark?
Noah
Which angel is considered the chief or primary messenger of God?
Archangel Gabriel
What was the first miracle performed by Jesus?
Turning water into wine
What was St. Paul’s old name before his conversion to Christianity?
Saul
When does the Orthodox Church celebrate Christmas?
January 7th
What is the first book of the Old Testament?
Genesis
What ancient Christian language is still used in Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Church services?
Ge’ez
What did Moses receive on Mount Sinai?
The Ten Commandments
Which saint is known for slaying a dragon in Christian tradition?
St. George
What is the name of the longest fast in the Orthodox Church?
The great Lent, Abiy tsom
How many days did God take to create the world?
Six days, and He rested on the seventh
What is the meaning of the word "Orthodox"?
Right belief or Correct worship
What did Jesus feed the 5,000 people with?
Five loaves and two fish
Which saint wrote many letters (Epistles) in the New Testament?
St. Paul
What is the sacrament of Holy Communion also called in the Oriental Orthodox Church?
The Holy Eucharist or The Holy Qurbana
Which prophet was swallowed by a great fish?
Jonah
What does "Theotokos" mean, a title given to the Virgin Mary?
Mother of God