Vespers Rites
What is the first prayer prayed in Vespers (and that is the first prayer prayed in every service)?
A. The Prayer of Reconciliation
B. The Absolution
C. The Thanksgiving Prayer
D. The Prayer of the Veil
C. The Thanksgiving Prayer
I was called the Forerunner, I baptized Jesus Christ, and I was martyred under the rule of King Herod. Who am I?
I am John the Baptist.
Who won the 2020 NBA Finals?
A. The Los Angeles Lakers
B. The Miami Heat
C. The Milwaukee Bucks
D. The Los Angeles Clippers
A. The Los Angeles Lakers
What is the only reading that is read in Vespers on annual days?
A. The Pauline Epistle
B. The Gospel
C. The Catholic Epistle
D. The Acts
B. The Gospel
I was one of the original 12 disciples, and I betrayed Jesus Christ into the hands of the Zealots.
I am Judas Iscariot.
What is the most points scored in a single game?
A. 73
B. 78
C. 81
D. 100
D. 100
In what prayer does the priest hold 3 candles?
A. The Thanksgiving Prayer
B. Ⲫⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲛⲁⲓ ⲛⲁⲛ
C. The Litany of the Departed
D. The Verses of the Cymbals
B. Ⲫⲛⲟⲩϯ ⲛⲁⲓ ⲛⲁⲛ
I was payed by the Philistines to trick Samson into sleeping with me. Once he was asleep, the Philistines, cut off his hair, causing him to lose his strength. Who am I?
I am Delilah.
Who did the Bucks choose 2nd overall in the 2014 NBA Draft?
A. Andrew Wiggins
B. Jabari Parker
C. Doug McDermott
D. Aaron Gordon
B. Jabari Parker
What litany is prayed after the Verses of the Cymbals?
A. The Litany of the Sick
B. The Litany of Oblations
C. The Litany of the Travelers
D. The Litany of the Departed
D. The Litany of the Departed
I was born in Ethiopia. I went on many journeys and worked many miracles, converting kings, princes, and many other people into Christianity. My most famous miracle is the one where 6 wings appeared on my back. Who am I?
St. Takla Hymanot
How many seconds does a player have to shoot a free throw?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 10
D. 10
What 3 litanies does the priest pray silently as he is walking around the altar during the Verses of the Cymbals?
A. Peace, Fathers, Mercy
B. Peace, Fathers, Assemblies
C. Clergy, Fathers, Assemblies
D. Peace, Place, Assemblies
B. Peace, Fathers, Assemblies
I was the Pope during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, and I guided the Church through his tough persecutions. The Coptic calendar was created during my time. I was the last martyr that died during this era , which is why I am called the Seal of the Martyrs. Who am I?
When was the three-point line adopted by the NBA?
A. 1972
B. 1979
C. 1981
D. 1987
B. 1979