Orthodox Conduct
How should we follow the Orthodox Conduct?
Strictly follow the rules, and make sure others understand the rules as well
What is the first thing you should do before entering the house of God?
Take off your shoes
How do men and women wear netelas?
Woman wear a netela over their head, while men wear a netela around their body
When does the Testament (Kidan) service start?
How should we act when we are in church?
Treat yourself with dignity and self-respect.
How long have Orthodox standards been around?
Thousands of years, back to the Old Testament!
What is the house of God called?
Mekdes or Bete Mekdes (House of Holies)
Why do men wear netelas?
It is a sign of obedience and humility toward God, and it is considered covering yourself.
When does the Divine Liturgy (Kidase) usually end?
About 9:00am
How does God want the church to be done?
In an orderly way that makes sense. No chaos or running around.
We should always try to follow it, even if it is hard. Teach others that don't understand the rules of the church so the church can be protected from bad ideas.
Why do I have to take off my shoes when I go to church?
1. When you enter the Lord's home, you cannot make it dirty.
2. You are in the presence of God.
3. The floor you are standing on is holy.
Why do women wear netelas over their head?
To take away their source of glory (their hair), allowing them to worship God in full.
What do Orthodox Christians do on Holy Week/Himamat (the week before Easter)?
They prostrate/bow hundreds of times saying "Kyrie Eleison" (Lord have mercy on us).
What happens if you laugh, speak, or stand in the church in an evil way, according to the Divine Liturgy?
You are given a curse instead of a blessing.
What is heresy?
An idea that damages the rules of Christianity
According to the Divine Liturgy (Kidase), what time do you have to come in order to take Eucharist (Qurban)?
When the Divine Liturgy starts (6-6:30am).
How should men and women dress in church?
Dress modest, with decency. Not with expensive jewelry and clothing, but with good behavior.
Usually, how long is Kidan (Testament Service) and Kidase (Divine Liturgy) together?
5-6 hours! (depending on the Anaphora)
What gift did God bring down to us?
Holy Eucharist (Qurban)
What are mysteries of the church?
(BONUS [100 points]: What are some examples of the mysteries of the church?)
Ideas about Christianity that we humans cannot fully understand because our minds are limited
Natures of Christ (Sigawey), Holy Trinity (Silase), Baptism (Timket), Eucharist (Qurban), Resurrection (Tinsae Mutan)
According to the divine Liturgy, what happens if you don't come before it begins?
You will not be able to take communion, and you will not be able to go to the Divine Liturgy (Kidase) at all.
Why don't men cover their head with hair?
1) Men do not have long hair like women
2) Timothy says that men that cover their head toward God dishonor their head.
Why do we have to stand for so long?
Jesus laid on a cross for 6 long hours under excruciating pain before his death, and so as we partake in the Mystery of Eucharist/Qurban, we must be tired and humbled by our body.
If you are playing around after the Divine Liturgy (Kidase) ends, what are you taking granted of?
Holy Eucharist (Qurban)