EOTC History
Which Queen Brought back Judaism to Ethiopia/Eritrea?
Queen Sheba
After receiving the Ten Commandments, Moses returned to see the Israelites had done this
Built a golden calf to worship
Which apostle denied Christ 3 times
Saint Peter
This saint is known for composing the melodies of the EOTC church
Saint Yared
She is Superior to all Creations
Saint Mary
Who brought Christianity to Ethiopia/Eritrea?
THe Eunuch of Queen Candace
What was Jesus’ first public Miracle
Turning water to wine
This deacon was stoned to death because of his faith
Saint Stephen
This saint is known for his evangelization, holiness, and life of prayer as he prayed on one leg.
Saint Teklehymanot
What is the word Abel uses instead of parties when he gives a sermon?
Which Century did Orthodoxy become the official state religion of Ethiopia/Eritrea?
4th century
How did the 3 wise men locate the birth of Jesus
The star of Bethlehem.
Who was the wife of Isaac?
Rebekah
This saint is very loved in the Coptic and Ethiopian/Eritrean church who is known for changing his life from being a robber and rapist to a man of God
St. Moses the Strong/Black/Ethiopian
How many psalms are there?
150
Who invaded Ethiopia/ Eritrea in the 1500’s and destroyed many different Churches and Christians?
Gragn Ahmad
What caused the walls of Jericho to fall?
The shouting of the Israelites
Which Apostles were Called the sons of thunder?
James and John
This saint is known for condemning Italian forces for their aggression in war and was martyred for standing up for his people.
Abune Petros
What are the seven sacraments?
Baptism
Confirmation(Myron)
Holy Communion
Ordination
Holy Matrimony
Confession (Penance)
Unction of the sick
How many traditional church schools are there in Ethiopia/Eritrea?
6 (School of reading, School of Chanting, School of liturgical chanting, School of Ethiopic Poetry, School of Bible Commentary, School of liturgical dancing)
After the reign of Solomon’s Son Reboham, what happened?
The kingdom of Israel Split into North and South.
This Saints name means laughter because his mom laughed when she heard she would have a kid at her old age.
Isaac
Which saint conducted the book of hours (seatat)?
Abba Giorgis of Gascha
Name the 10 commandments according to the EOTC tradition
You shall have no other God before me
Do not use the Lord’s name in vain
Honor the Sabbath
Honor your father and mother
Thou Shall not murder
Thou Shall not commit adultery
Thou shall not steal
Thou shall not lie
Thou shall not covet
Thou shall love your neighbor as yourself.