Bible Trivia
This Gospel begins with the words: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God…”
What is the Gospel of John?
Finish the mezmur: Selam eleki enze nisegin nibliki….
What is “Mariam emene naste beko aki…”
During Kidasse, this phrase is said frequently by the deacon during Kidasse “Tensu Le Tselot” . What is the return phrase said after that?
What is Egzio tesalene?
This saint composed Ge’ez chants after a vision of three birds and is known as the father of Ethiopian church music?
Who is Saint Yared?
This is the 55-day fast observed before Fasika (Easter), remembering the suffering and crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What is Abiy Tsom (The Great Lent)?
What is the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before His arrest?
What is Gethesemane?
Finish the mezmur: Lamesginih yene geta Lamesginih…
What is “Likegnilik yene geta lekegnilik?"
What is the number of clergy needed for kidasse? Ex: ____ Priest ___Deacons
What is 2 priests, 2 deacons + the congregation?
This Ethiopian saint had lost one leg and was given wings by God
Who is Saint Teklehaymanot?
In EOTC, feast days on the 7th, 12th, and 21st of each month are dedicated to these Saints.
What are the feasts of the Holy Trinity (7th), Archangel Michael (12th), St. Mary (21st)
What was the name of one of Lazarus sisters who sat at the foot of Jesus?
Who is Mary?
Name all of the instruments that the church uses for mezmur?
What are begena, kirar, kebero, tsinasil, mekuamia, masinko, washint?
How many times is "Egzio Mearene Kristos" said during Egziota?
What is 41?
This angel is known as the leader of all angels, and main holidays are in Sene and Hidar
Who is Saint Michael?
This feast is celebrated 50 days after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
What is Pentecost/Peracletos
Who is the father of John the Baptist
Who is Zechariah?
This instrument symbolizes the Cross of Christ.
What is Mequamiya?
What is the chant said after the first reading of St. Paul during the liturgy?
What is Kidus Hawariya Pawlos Senaye melkelte fewase duyan…
He was the first deacon appointed by the apostles and is known for his powerful preaching and for being the first Christian martyr.
Who is Saint Stephen?
This three-day fast is observed before the beginning of Great Lent and commemorates the repentance of a great city after the preaching of the prophet Jonah.
What is Tsome Nineveh (The Fast of Nineveh)?
Which disciple cut off the ear of the High priest’s servant?
Who is Peter?
This Ethiopian Orthodox chant system was developed by Saint Yared and consists of three main modes used during church singing.
What are Ge’ez, Ezil, and Araray?
What type of kidase is done during the 50 day feast after the great lent?
What is Kidase Dioscoros?
This saint helped introduce Christianity to the Kingdom of Aksum and became the first bishop of Ethiopia.
Who is Saint Frumentius or Aba Selama?
This feast commemorates the time when Jesus revealed His divine glory to three of His disciples on a mountain, where He was seen with Moses and Elijah.
What is Debre Tabor (Transfiguration)?