Name that Apostle
Know Your OCF
Orthodox 101
Feast or Fast
Liturgical Labyrinths
100
Who was considered the leader of the apostles?
Saint Peter
100
Who is currently a CA in Waston?
Sami Corbin
100
Did Phil Collins write the book of Genesis?
NOPE
100
What two days of the week do Orthodox Christians fast from meat and dairy?
Wednesdays and Fridays
100
What is the entry space called when you first walk into an Orthodox Church?
Narthex
200
Which apostle doubted Jesus's resurrection?
Thomas (aka Doubting Thomas)
200
Which one of the OCF members played basketball for Holy Trinity?
Vassilia Bouzos
200
What does bread and wine symbolize at Holy Communion?
The body and blood of Christ
200
During Great Lent, what two days are you allowed to eat fish?
March 25 (Annunciation) and Palm Sunday
200
Why are there domes on Orthodox churches?
The domes symbolize Heaven!
-Circles represent eternity
-Points up to Heaven
300
Who was the apostle originally named Saul?
Saint Paul
300
What does Dr. Ballew teach at SRU?
Math
300
How many calendars are observed in the Orthodox church?
2! (Old and New calendar)
300
Do you fast on the Sunday of the Holy Cross?
Nope!
300
What are icons often referred to as?
Windows to Heaven
400
Which apostle was crucified on an X?
St. Andrew
400
Father John Steffaro served in which Ohio community?
Campbell, OH
400
Who are the parents of the Theotokos?
Joachim and Anna
400
What feast day is also referred to as the "summer Pascha?"
Holy Dormition (August 15)
400
During an Orthodox wedding, why does the bride's family sit on the right and the groom's sit on the left?
Because Panagia is on the right and Christ is on the left
500
Who replaced Judas and became the new apostle?
Apostle Matthias (also referred to as Tolmai)
500
Karen has what kind of phobia?
Acrophobia (fear of heights)
500
Which archangel went to Mary on March 25?
Archangel Gabriel
500
How many principal feast days are in the Orthodox Church?
13
500
In a Greek Orthodox church, how can you learn the name of the church without looking at a sign?
You can typically tell by the icon next to the Panagia!