Saints
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?
In EOTC, feast days on the 7th, 12th, 19th, and 21st of each month are dedicated to these Saints.
What are feasts of
the Holy Trinity (7th),
Archangel Michael (12th),
Archangel Gabriel (19th)
St. Mary (21st)
This term refers to the "Anaphora" or Eucharistic prayer and comes in 14 variations.
What is Kidase?
This phrase, common in Ge’ez hymns, means “Lord, have mercy on us.”
What is Egzio Meharne Kristos?
This Gospel begins with the words: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God…
What is the Gospel of John?
This Ethiopian saint had lost one leg and was given wings by God
Who is Saint Teklehaymanot?
This feast is celebrated 50 days after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
What is Pentecost?
During the Divine Liturgy, Epistle readings are typically taken from these two saints.
Who are Saint Peter and Paul?
This instrument symbolizes the Cross of Christ.
What is Mequamiya?
This apostle was executed by King Herod, becoming the first of the Twelve Apostles to be martyred.
Who Is Saint James?
his saint was exiled five times for defending the divinity of Christ and opposing the Arian heresy
Who is Saint Athanasius?
This fast lasts three days.
What is the fast of Nineveh?
This reading is typically read at the end of Kidase, after Holy Communion has finished.
What is Tamere Mariam?
This chant form is known for its poetic complexity and is often improvised.
What is Qine?
This prophet is known for his confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Who is the prophet Elijah?
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 15 day fast in August honors this saint.
Who is Saint Mary? And what is her assumption?
These 5 readings from the Bible are traditionally read during the Ethiopian Orthodox Kidase.
What are the 2 Epistles, Acts, The Gospel, and Psalms?
The zema from Saint Yared is divided into these three chant styles.
What are Geez, Ezil & Array?
This Old Testament prophet had a vision of dry bones coming to life in a valley.
Who is Ezekiel?
This saint stood praying in Lake Tana for 12 years, and later founded a monastery.
Who is Saint Kristos Semra?
What is the annual feast of Kidane Mihret?
These are the 5 mysteries and 7 sacraments.
ምስጢረ ሥላሴ Mistere Silassie
ምስጢረ ሲጋዌ Mistere Sigawe
ምሥጢረ ጥምቀት Mistere timket
ምስጢረ ቁርባን Mystery of Holy Communion
ትንሳኤ ሙታን Tinsae Motan
Ordination
Baptism
Holy Matrimonty
Holy Communion
Unction of the sick
Myron
Confession
This form of liturgical chant is typically reserved for sorrowful prayers.
What is Ezl?
This region is where the archangel Uriel takes Enoch to show him a heavenly vision of the Tree of Life.
What is the Mountain of the East (in 1 Enoch)?