More Easter Trivia
Finish the verse, when Christ was on the cross He said.. "Forgive them Father,
... for they do not know what they are doing."
Where was Jesus Christ arrested
in the Garden of Gethesemane
What did the repentant thief say to Jesus when they were being crucified?
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom" (Luke 23:42)
What is another name for Easter?
Resurrection
How many times was Jesus Christ whipped by the soldiers?
6,666 times
Why is it called Good Friday if Jesus was "killed" that day?
It led to the Resurrection of Jesus and his victory over death and sin
How much did Judas sell Jesus Christ for?
30 silver coins
Who was the first person to witness Jesus after His Ressurection?
Mary Magdalene (Mariam Megdelawit)
What are the two other names for Easter in Amharic?
Fasika
Tinsae
How old was Christ when He was crucified?
33 years old
When will (Wednesday and Friday) fasting begin again?
Why are we not fasting for a period of time?
50 days after Easter
Because it is a time of celebration
Gospel of Matthew
When do Ethiopian Orthodox celebrate easter?
It falls a week after the Western Church celebrates
What does INRI stand for?
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews (Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum)
Who was the second person to witness Jesus Christ?
Thomas the disciple
What was the first thing Jesus said to His disciples after His Resurrection?
"Peace be with you" (John 20:19)
Why do EOTC Christians celebrate Easter on a different date than other Christians?
They use a different calendar which they believe to be more accurate
What is the week before Easter called?
Passion Week/Semune Himamat/ ሰሙነ ሕማማት
How did Judas react after hearing about Christ's crucifiction?
He hung himself
"Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended. to my Father; but go to my brethren, and say to them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and to my God and your God.
Who was Jesus talking to when He said this? (Bonus points if you can guess which gospel.)
Mary Magdalene
Gospel of John
Kristos Tensia Emutan...
Asero LeSaytan...
Selam...
Kone..
...Be Abiy Hayl WeSiltan
...Agazo LeAdam
...Emezeyse
...Fiseha WeSelam
Out of the two criminals who were crucified by the side of Christ, who was considered the "good thief"?
The one on the right side.