Feast Days
The greatest festival in the Orthodox Church
Pascha
What city claims to have 1st Orthodox Church in America ?
New York
Saint that wrote most used Divine Liturgy
St John Chrysostom
_______ are a written record of God's revelation that exists within the broader context of the Church's life and tradition.
Scriptures
The Greek word, "Naos," actually means
House or temple
This is celebrated on August 15th
Falling asleep of Virgin Mary
This capital of the Christian East in 1453
Constaninople
Is King Herod considered a Saint?
No
These serve as "windows to heaven"
Icons
What does Orthodoxy mean?
Right Thinking
Theophany is
The baptism of Jesus and His revelation to the world.
Council of Nicaea in 325 AD created
Nicaean Creed
Is the Theotokos considered to be a saint?
the highest saint in the Orthodox tradition.
How many mysteries recognized by Orthodox Church ?
7 Baptism, Chrismation (Confirmation), Holy Communion, Confession, Holy Orders, Marriage, and Anointing of the Sick.
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople
Bartholomew I
February 2nd
What was the Great Schism
Separation of Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism
A significant figure who prepared the way for Christ
St. John the Forerunner (Baptist)
Used as a powerful symbol of prayers rising to God and a means of creating a sacred atmosphere.
Incense
Church is divided into three main symbolic and physical areas:
the Narthex (the entrance vestibule), the Nave (the main worship area for the community), and the Sanctuary
The next Church Feast Day will be celebrated
November 21st Entrance of the Theotokos
Seventh Ecumenical Council (787 AD):
Restored worship of icons
Is St Nicholas recognized by both Catholics and Orthodox?
Yes
Explain Apostolic Succession
A lineage of bishops tracing back to the Apostles, ensuring the Church's continuity with its founding
Why do Orthodox use right hand to make the cross
to symbolize Christ sitting at the right hand of God, as well as to represent the placement of the faithful (the sheep) on Christ's right side at the Last Judgment