Old Testament
What are the first five books of the Bible and what are they called in Hebrew and Greek?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deutueronomy. Torah. Pentateuch.
Complete the verse: "Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and ______________" according to the Gospel of St. Matthew.
Jacob begot Judah and his brothers.
What are the three main liturgies in the Church?
Basilic, Gregorian, and Cyrilic.
How is the Pope chosen and why are they chosen this way?
The three names of the possible candidates are crumpled into small paper balls and placed in a glass urn. Finally, a young blindfolded boy (usually around 6 years old) is selected to draw a name. The child is meant to be guided by the will of God when he picks the name. The child is also pure in the eyes of God.
Who was the first hermit?
St. Paul of Thebes
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the furnace by which king, what country were they win, and why were they thrown into the furnace?
King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon because they refused to bow down to the King's Image.
Who were Jesus' first two disciples and what was their job before they met Jesus?
Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were fishermen.
Why is the book of Revelation read during the Night of the Apocalypse?
The word Apocalypse means "revelation" in Greek. The Holy Book of Revelation is read during this night because this book refers to the bride of the Lord Jesus Christ: the Church.
Where was the first/pre Ecumenical Council and what was decided by the end?
Jerusalem. Gentiles that converted to Christianity were not obligated to keep most of the Law of Moses, including rules concerning circumcisions of males.
What day is St. Pope Kyrillos IV's feast day?
March 9th
What did Jacob vow at Bethel?
He vowed that this place where he had the dream will be God's place and to tithe a tenth of his income
What was the name of the Servant St. Peter struck with a sword and which body part was it?
Malchus' right ear.
What does the small veil that is placed on top of the large prosferin represent?
It represents the seal that was placed on the tomb of Jesus.
How many Oriental Orthodox churches are there and what are they?
6. Coptic, Syrian, Armenian, Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Indian (Malankara).
What was the name of the priest St. Mary of Egypt met in the desert?
St. Zosima
Why did Moses make a bronze serpent?
He made it to protect the Israelites from venomous snake bites.
Which Greek gods were St. Paul and St. Barnabas mistaken for in Lystra?
St. Barnabas was called Zeus and St. Paul was called Hermes.
What is the fraction prayer?
It is the part of the liturgy when the priest fractionates the body of Christ
Who was the first patriarch in the whole Christian world to be called "Pope"?
Pope Yaraklas
Name one of the stories in the synaxarium for today (there's only two).
1. The Martyrdom of the Holy Virgins: Agape, Eirene, and Shiona.2. The Martyrdom of the One Hundred and Fifty Believers by the hand of king of Persia
Who wore the Urim and Thummin in the breastplate in his priestly vestments over his heart and what does this act represent/mean?
Aaron the priest wore the Urim and Thummin in the breastpiece over his heart whenever he enters the presence of the Lord. So, Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites.
Fill in the verse: "Do not be ____, God is not _____; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reaps" Who said this and who was this person writing to?
Decieved; mocked. Written by St. Paul to the Galations.
How many short litanies are there and name 4.
7. Peace, The Pope and Bishops, The Priest and Deacons, All the People (Litany of Mercy), Nature, the Sacrifices
Which cities were the first four churches started?
Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, and Rome.
What city was St. John Chrysostom bishop of?
Constantinople