The Holy Bible
He was the first man created by God.
Adam
How many Sacraments (Mysteries) are there?
7
We celebrate the birth of Christ on this day.
Genna (Christmas)
Who is the Archangel who told Mary she'd have a baby?
St. Gabriel
What do we call the sacred paintings in the church?
Icons
How many days did our Lord Jesus fast?
55 with Holy Week/Weekends
The first 5 books of the Bible were written by him.
Moses
This sacrament is when we are "born again" of water.
Baptism
On Timket, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus in this river.
Jordan River
She is the Mother of God (Theotokos).
Virgin Mary (Kidist Mariam)
What is the name of the hand-cross used by Priests?
Meskel
What is the very first week of Great Lent called?
Zewerede
This King wrote the Psalms we pray.
King David
This is the "Sacrament of Sacraments" (Holy Communion).
Holy Qurban (Eucharist)
This feast honors the finding of the True Cross.
Meskel
He is the martyr known for riding a horse and killing a dragon.
St. George (Kedus Giorgis)
This is the sacred "Tabernacle" kept in the Holy of Holies.
Tabot
What is the 4th Sunday of Lent (the halfway point)?
Debre Zeyit
The New Testament contains how many books?
35 (Note: The Ethiopian Bible has 81 total).
In this sacrament, a man and woman become one.
Matrimony (Marriage)
We fast on these two days every week (except after Easter).
Wednesday and Friday
He was the first Ethiopian convert in the Book of Acts.
Ethiopian Eunuch
What is the name of the traditional EOTC chant/music?
Zema
What do we call the week of suffering before Easter?
Semone Himamat (Holy Week)
"In the beginning was the Word" is the first line of which Gospel?
Gospel of John
This is the sacrament of "Repentance" or confessing sins.
Penance/Confession
This 15-day fast in August honors the Mother of God.
Filseta
This Saint is the "Harp of Zion" who created our music.
St. Yared
The church building usually has this many main sections.
3 (Qine Mahlet, Qidist, and Maqdas)
What is the special name for the Saturday before Easter?
Kidame Shur (Joyous Saturday