Church History
Who is the first Patriarch of Antioch?
St. Peter
What does the word Qurbano mean in Syriac?
Offering or Sacrifice
Who was the first Christian Martyr?
St. Stephen
How many prayers are assigned by the church
7
How many Psalms are there in the Bible?
150
In which city were followers of Christ first called "Christian"
Antioch
What does the smoke from the censer symbolize?
Which saint fought a dragon and is honored as a soldier of Christ?
St. George
The Cross
What is the shortest verse in the New Testament?
Jesus wept(John11:35)
What year did St. Thomas the Apostle bring the faith to India?
52 AD
Why do we exchange peace during Qurbano?
Symbolizes reconciliation with God and unity before receiving the Body and Blood of Christ
Who was the hermit saint that inspired monastic life in the desert of Egypt?
St. Anthony the Great
What are the components used to make the Holy Bread?
Water, Olive oil, Salt, yeast and Flour
First miracle that Christ performed?
The Wedding at Cana
What does the term "Jacobite" refer to in our church’s history?
Followers of St. Jacob Baradaeus, who preserved the Syriac Orthodox faith.
How many times does the celebrant offer to the congregration?
6
Which early Church Father called Holy Qurbano the "Medicine of immortality"?
St. Ignatius of Antioch
What is the significance of facing east during prayer?
We face east, awaiting the second coming of Christ
Lord do not hold this sin against them(Acts 7:60)
Which Ecumenical Council declared the Nicene Creed?
Council of Nicaea, 325 AD
What does procession of the Holy Mysteries
The second coming of Christ
Name the Cappodician Fathers?
Gregory the Theologian, Basil the Great and Gregory of Nyssa
What is the Syriac word for “peace”?
Shlomo
Who wrote the book of Revelation and where did he write it?
St. John and in the Island of Patmos