Significance of Debre Zeyit
Debre Zeyit is this kind of physical landscape
What is mountain?
Abiy Tsom also known as Great lent, lasts for this many days?
What is 55 days?
This archangel is known as the leader of heavenly armies and is especially honored on the 12th day of each Ethiopian month.
Who is St. Michael (Kidus Mikael)?
The week that is called Gebrehere in Abiy Tsom is this many weeks in.
What is the 6th Week?
MTKT stands for.
What is Misrak Tsehay Kidus Teklehaimanot?
The name Debre Zeyit means this in English.
What is Mount of Olives?
On Sundays during Abiy Tsom, Ethiopian Orthodox Christians attend this important service.
What is Liturgy or Kidase?
The Old Testament prophet fasted for 40 days and 40 nights and received the Ten commandments.
Who is Moses?
This is the holiday that we celebrate with palm leaves.
What is Hosanna?
This sacrament is considered the foundation of Christian life and involves the initiation into the Church.
What is Baptism?
Debre Zeit marks this milestone in Abiy Tsom.
Who is the half way point?
During Abiye Tsom, Ethiopians fast from this type of drink, which is often consumed daily.
What is Alcohol?
This Saint is known for preaching repentance, lived in the wilderness and wore camel's hair.
Who is St. John the Baptist?
These are the holidays that we spend the night at church.
What is Fasika (Easter) and Gena (Christmas)?
Guess the phrase- “Trust in the Lord with all your ____ and lean not on your own _____”
What is Heart, Understanding?
What does the misbak for Debre Zeit start with?
What is እግዚአብሔርሰ ገሃደ ይመጽእ?
During Abiy Tsom, we devote more time to this spiritual practice, which involves deep reflection and repentance.
What is Prayer?
This saint is known for his bravery and strong faith, and is often depicted slaying a dragon.
Who is St. George?
Name 4 out of the 8 weeks of the Abiy Tsome
What are Zewrede, Kidist, Mikurab, Mesagu, Debre Zeyit, Gebrehere, Nicodemos, and Hosanna
ANY OF THESE ARE ACCEPTABLE
The five pillars of the church.
What is the Mystery of Trinity, Mystery of the Incarnation, Mystery of Baptism, Mystery of Holy Communion, Mystery of the Resurrection?
Name one mezmur related to Debre Zeit
* እንዘ ይነብር እግዚእነ
Abet Yeziyan Gize, Ame Yimetsi (any of the above and others can be the answers)
Abiy Tsom is a time when the EOTC emphasizes this, a key part of the Christian life during the Great Lent.
What is Repentance?
This Ethiopian Saint, famous for standing on one leg in prayer for years, is remembered for his strict fasting and devotion.
Who is St. Teklehaimanot?
The crucification of Jesus Christ is also called this in Geez
What is Siqlet?
This figure was sold into slavery by his brothers.
Who is Joseph?