History
Separation between the Western (Roman Catholic) Church and the Eastern (Orthodox) Church
What is the Great Schism?
The action of bringing the Son of God, the Father's, and desire into existence
What is Creation?
Celebrated by Christians on Christmas day (December 25)
What is the Nativity of Christ?
Rite of sprinkling water onto a person's forehead or immersion into water, symbolizing purification
What is Baptism?
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ
What is Christmas?
Constantine later granted Christians the freedom of this
What is the Freedom of Worship?
Basic summary of the Church's doctrinal truths which consists of twelve articles from the Pistevo
What is the Nicene Creed?
Commemorates Jesus taking three of His disciples, Peter, James, and John, up on a mountain (August 6)
What is the Transfiguration of our Lord?
A man and woman entering Christ's fidelity and committing to a life-long relationship
What is Holy Matrimony?
Commemorates the Baptism of Jesus
What is the Epiphany?
Shortly after the Resurrection, Colonies of Christians sprung into the major cities of the...
What is the Roman Empire?
Writings in both the Old and New Testament which focuses on the history or the Church and sacred teachings
What are the Holy Scriptures?
A feast to celebrate the power of the Cross and Christ's Crucifixion (September 14)
What is the Elevation of the Cross?
Completion of Baptism where the Christian's relationship with God is made stronger
What is Confirmation?
Celebrates the resurrection of Christ
What is Easter?
Persecution was directed at Roman Emperors until one finally converted to be a Christian
Who is Constantine the Great?
The belief in Christ's real death as well as His rise from the dead
What is the Belief in the Resurrection?
A feast where people hold lit candles during the Divine Liturgy, also known as Candlemas (February 2)
What is the Presentation of Christ in the Temple?
Admitting hard truths and receiving the forgiveness of sins committed by a Priest
What is Confession?
Dedicated to Virgin Mary learning her role in Jesus' life as His mother
What is the Annunciation?
Started with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, not with human teachers or groups because the Earliest Church did not confine itself to the Land of Judea.
The offering of veneration to to people who were important to Him, which includes the Theotokos
What is the Nature of Mary?
A feast commemorating of the birth of the Mother of Jesus Christ (September 8)
What is the Nativity of the Theotokos?
Priests, bishops, and deacons receiving the power to perform sacred duties
What are Holy Orders?
Celebrates the Holy Spirit descending on the apostles
What is the Pentecost?