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100

This part of the Bible tells us about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ

The Gospels

100

This man built a large boat to save his family and animals from a great flood

Who is Noah?

100
What is the name of our school mascot?

Goldy the Gopher

100

This feast celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ

What is Holy Nativity/Christmas?

100

There are this many persons in the Holy Trinity

What is 3?

200
First 5 books in the OLD Testament

What is Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy 

200

This boy defeated the giant goliath with a sling and a stone?

Who is David?

200


This underground tunnel system lets students travel between many East Bank buildings during winter is called what by the school?

The Gopher Way

200

This is the period of fasting in preparation before Pascha

What is Great Lent?

200

This Orthodox Sacrament involves triple immersion in water.

What is Holy Baptism?

300

How many books are in the Orthodox Study Bible

66

300

The strong man lost his power when his hair was cut by Deliah

Who is Samson?

300

How many campuses does the UMN have (think bigger than UMNTC

5 Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and Twin Cities

300

This feast celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Holy Apostles on the 50th day after the Resurrection

What is Holy Pentecost?

300

The Sacrament that forgives one's sins

Holy Confession

400

How many chapters are in the book of Isiah 

66

400

This prophet was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire instead of dying on earth.

Who is the Prophet Elijah?

400

When is Goldy's birthday?

September 23

400

This fast starts right after the Holy 50 days after resurrection 

What is the Apostles’ Fast 

400

The name of the prayer that we recite each week confirming our faith

What is the Nicene or Orthodox Creed?

500

How many years of "silence" were there between Malachi and the coming of Christ?

About 400

500

This woman became queen and saved her people from destruction by brave actions

Who is Esther?

500

How old is the UMN?

174/175 years old 

500

At which feast is the Holy Trinity revealed?

Theophany

500

What does Orthodoxy mean?

What is "correct" "faith" or "doctrine"?

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