Old Testament
This woman was fashioned out of Adam's rib by God
Who is Eve?
Originally one of the twelve disciples, this man betrayed Christ
Who is Judas?
Author of "On the Incarnation", and wrote the bulk of the Nicene Creed
Left his monastary to accompany Saint Athanasius ind efending the faith. Was martyred, and became the most famous monk in the Coptic world
Who was Saint Anthony the Great?
These authors of the First, Second, and Third canticles are revealed in the latter portions
Who were Moses, David, and the Three Holy Youth?
Noah built an ark and saved humanity from the great flood. These people were with him (8)
Who was Noah, his wife, three sons, and their wives?
One of the twelve disciples, was asked by Jesus if he loved him three times
Who is Peter?
Who was Saint Cyril of Alexandria?
This mountain was moved as a result of a great miracle
What is Mount Mokatam?
A common hymn... "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal"
What is the Trisagion or Agios?
The Israeli exodus out of Egypt occurred shortly after this Jewish festival
What is Passover?
According to 1 Peter, it will cover a multitude of sins
What is love?
Anathematized in Chalcedon for his belief in The One Nature of the Incarnate Logos
Who was Saint Dioscorus?
What were the councils of Nicea, Constantinople, and Ephesus?
Translates to "My Lord" or "Our Lord". Hymns used during every major season of the Church
What is Apenchois or Pachois?
He "went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the showbread, which is not lawful to eat except for the priests"
Who was David the Prophet?
A prominent figure, who said "Behold! The Lamb of God! Who takes away the sins of the world!"
Who was John the Baptist?
Attended a liturgy in a monastery in Wadi el Natroun when the holy bread disappeared from the paten. An angel informed the practicing priest that a patriarch was present in the congregation. This man would later go on to become patriarch
Who was Saint Severus of Antioch?
Saint Dioscorus and the Oriental Orthodox refused the concept of two natures during this council. They were excommunicated.
What was the Council of Chalcedon
The tasbeha or church praises contain the church's theology. It can be specifically found here
What are the Theotokias?
The Lord said "Why are you angry, and why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; its desire is for you, but you must master it" to this person
Who is Cain (Cane)?
A topic of disagreement between Saints Paul and Peter, ending in both of them going their separate way
What was the rite of circumcision for Gentiles?
The three Cappadocian fathers
Who were Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory of Nazianus, and Saint Gregory of Nyssa?
This book faced criticism, and its addition to the bible was debated until affirmed by Saint Athanasius. It is now canonized in the current bible we have
What was the Book of Revelation?
This hymn is chanted during the feat of Nativity, following pi jen misi. It is rarely heard
What is Genethelion?