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When Abraham went to Egypt, he instructed Sarah to say they are what to each other? 

Brother and sister 

100

In superbook, and the Bible what did Elijah do to the alter before starting a fire when Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and Asherah. 

four barrels of water and pour them onto the wood of his altar three times.

100

What event is associated with Holy Saturday? 

Harrowing of Hades. Jesus descent into Hades 

100

This icon shows Christ, John the Baptist and the angels at one of the key events in the ministry of Jesus. Which one is it?

The Baptism of Christ

100

What do women traditionally cover just in church ? 

Their Hair 

200

The name Ava will be called in Paradise/Heaven is? 

Sarah 

200

God took Elijah to heaven. What method did God use?

A whirlwind 

200

What event in the life of Jesus is typically associated with Holy Wednesday?

Judas betrays Jesus 

200

This icon is one of the most popular in Russian history. It depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, and was credited on many occasions with saving the country from military disaster. What is it?

The Mother of God of Kazan

200

Why use leavened wheat bread? 

Our Lord used the regular leavened bread i.e, Lahemo or Artos (Greek) and not Pathiro or ‘Azeme’ at the last supper on the eve of Passover.

300

What was Sarah’s response when the Angel told her she would be pregnant? 

Laughed

300

when Jesus was crucified who did the bystanders think he was calling out to instead of God?

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [47] Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.

300

In this icon, the saints in question are depicted "greeting one another with a holy kiss". The individuals are two of the most important figures in Church history, responsible for extensive missionary work and the founding of many churches. Whose icon is this?

St. Paul and St Peter

300

How was the  Holy Myron made? 

According to his account, the holy apostles took from the spices that were used to anoint the body of our Lord Jesus Christ when he was buried (cf. John 19:38-40), added pure olive oil to it, and prayed over it in Upper Zion, the first Christian church which was in the house of St. Mark the Evangelist.

400

How old was Sarah when she was pregnant with Isaac? Within 5 years 

90 years old 

400

What animal brought food to Elijah when he was staying near the brook of Cherith during the drought?

Raven

400

This icon depicts Christ as the "ruler of all" and is commonly found on the ceiling of churches. What is it?

Pantokrator

400

What is the association of eggs with Easter? What does the egg signify? Extra credit : 200points what color was the original eggs painted? 

The egg itself became a symbol of the Resurrection. Just as Jesus rose from the tomb, the egg symbolized new life emerging from the eggshell. In the Orthodox tradition, eggs are painted red to symbolize the blood that Jesus shed on the cross

500

Where was Sarah buried? 

At Hebron ( present day capital of Palestine,  Abraham purchased the Cave of Machpelah as a burial place for his wife, Sarah; this became a family sepulchre. According to tradition, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, with their wives Sarah, Rebekah, and Leah, were buried in the cave.

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  1. They both raise a woman’s adult son from the dead
  2. They both feed large numbers with a small quantity of food
  3.  They both heal lepers
    Elisha heals Naaman, the Syrian commander, of leprosy.
  4. Both never stayed dead 
  5. Both fasted 40 days, 40 nights
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Where did we get this prayer from: 

Holy art Thou, Almighty;
Holy art Thou, Immortal;
+ Crucified for us, have mercy on us

Seraphim’s song when Christ’s body was taken off cross 

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