Foundations
This term refers to “right belief and correct practice” in Christianity.
What is Orthodoxy
This is the three-level church hierarchy in Orthodoxy.
What are bishops, priests, and deacons
Greek Orthodoxy began in this empire.
What is the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire
These images are used to enhance worship and devotion.
What are icons
Greek worship spaces are known for these tones.
What are bright gold and light-filled tones
This doctrine describes God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
What is the Trinity
Clergy roles are often connected to this and monastic life.
What is marital status
Russian Orthodoxy began in this year.
What is 988 CE
This musical element is commonly used in services.
What is chanting
Russian worship spaces are known for these tones.
What are darker, deep colors
Orthodoxy emphasizes the life, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection of this figure.
Who is Jesus Christ
Orthodox conflicts have included disagreements over doctrine, icons, language, and this.
What is politics
This city (now Istanbul) was its historical center.
What is Constantinople
These two holidays are especially important.
What are Easter and Christmas
Greek chant is typically this style.
What is single-line or unison chant
Orthodoxy focuses on becoming fully this and this.
What is fully human and divine
Orthodoxy has experienced periods of repression and this.
What is persecution
This city became a major center of Russian Orthodoxy.
What is Moscow
These two elements are used in services.
What are incense and candles
Russian music includes this feature.
What are multiple harmonies and full choir
Orthodox worship is centered on this and the sacraments.
What is prayer
Orthodoxy influences this number of followers worldwide.
What are millions of followers
It split from the Roman Catholic Church during this event in 1054.
What is the Great Schism
Orthodox services are typically described as this.
What are long and formal
Greek worship is calm and reflective, while Russian worship is this.
What is immersive and dramatic