Old Testament
On what day did God create man?
Sixth
What was the profession of Matthew before he became a disciple of Jesus?
Tax collector
When was the first ecumenical council?
325
This saint was given the name "Golden Mouth" because of his eloquence as an orator and his thought provoking homilies
St. John Chrysostom
This icon depicts Christ as the "ruler of all" and is commonly found on the ceiling of churches
The Pantokrator
40 days and 40 nights
Which disciple jumped out of his boat and walked on water to reach Jesus?
Peter
When was the Great Schism?
1054
Mt. Athos
On what mountain did Moses receive the commandments?
Mount Sinai
Which disciples were with Jesus when He transfigured?
Peter, James and John
How many ecumenical councils were there?
7
This saint was a monk, and later in life became bishop of Thessaloniki. He founded the "hesychast" school of monasticism, in which one quietly contemplates the presence of God. Who was he?
St. Gregory Palamas
Which Divine Liturgy do we celebrate during Sundays of Lent?
Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great
In what form was the presence of God seen above the tabernacle during the day throughout all the journeys of the Israelites? How was His presence made manifest at night?
The cloud was above the tabernacle by day, and fire was over it by night
Who were the two people who appeared talking with Jesus on the mountain during His transfiguration?
Elijah and Moses
What was the heresy, repudiated at the third ecumenical council, that the human and divine essences of Christ are seperate and that there are "two persons"? (Hint: uses the term "Christotokos" instead of Theotokos)
Nestorianism
Who are the Three Holy Hierarchs?
St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, and St. Gregory the Theologian
Which architectural feature is typical of Russian Orthodox churches?
The onion dome
What was the name of Bathshe'ba's husband whom David had killed in battle?
Uri'ah the Hittite
Who was the high priest at the time of Jesus' crucifixion?
Caiphas
Who is credited with convening the Second Council of Nicea in 787 (7th ecumenical council) after the death of her husband, Leo IV, that restored the practice of venerating icons?
Irene of Athens
This saint is famous for his defense of Trinitarianism against Arianism
St. Athanasius of Alexandria
When you face the iconostasis, the icon immediately right of the royal doors is of...