Epistles
Feasts
Sacraments
Saints
Orthodox Practices
100

Who wrote most of the Epistles in the New Testament?

St Paul

100

What feast celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?

Christmas (The Nativity of Christ).

100

What is the first sacrament a person receives in the Orthodox Church?

Baptism.

100

Who wrote most of the Epistles in the New Testament?

St. Paul.

100

What is the hymn sung during the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross 

Before Thy Cross 

200

In Romans 7:19, St. Paul says, "For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not do, that I practice." What struggle is St. Paul describing?  

St. Paul is describing the struggle between wanting to do good but being tempted to sin because of human weakness.  

200

What feast celebrates the Resurrection of Christ?

Pascha

200

What sacrament involves receiving the Body and Blood of Christ?

Holy Communion (Eucharist).

200

Which saint wrote the Divine Liturgy we celebrate on most Sundays?

St. John Chrysostom.

200

What common practice occurs after the Feast of Theophany? 

House Blessings

300

In Colossians 3:20, what does St. Paul instruct children to do, and why?

St. Paul instructs children to obey their parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 

300

What is the first Great Feast in the Orthodox Church calendar?

The Nativity of the Theotokos.

300

What sacrament involves the forgiveness of sins?

Confession (Reconciliation)

300

Which Archangel announced to the Theotokos that she will give birth to Jesus? 

Archangel Gabriel 

300

Name an occasion when the church performs procession. 

  • Pascha 
  • Nativity
  • Feast of the Cross
  • Feast of the Presentation
400

In Galatians 6:7, St. Paul says "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked." What does he teach about the consequences of our actions? 

St. Paul teaches that "a man reaps what he sows", meaning out actions have consequences. 

400

Which feast commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles?

Pentecost.

400

Which sacrament joins a man and woman in the holy union?

Marriage

400

Which disciple did St. Paul ordain as a bishop?

Timothy 

400

What is the significance of the crowns used in a marriage ceremony? 

The crowns are a sign of the glory of God’s kingdom, and the bride and groom are crowned as king and queen of their own little kingdom, into which later children will be citizens.  The crowns have 3 meanings;

     King and Queen of Creation

     Martyrdom

     Crowns of the Kingdom

500

According to James 4:1, where do conflicts and quarrels amount people come from? 

The come from our desires that battle within us. 

500

On what feast do we celebrate the presentation of Christ in the Temple?

The Meeting of the Lord (Presentation)

500

What sacrament is given to the sick for healing?

Holy Unction

500

What prayer do we sing during the Feast of the Presentation?

St. Simon's Prayer 

500

When and how long is Dormition of the Theotokos fast?

August 1 till August 15

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