6: Better to Give Than to Receive
Commemorates the falling asleep of St. Mary. Takes place August 1-15th.
The Dormition Fast
The Mother of God gave this to this Saint which he took on his journeys. (Does anyone know the syriac word)
The Belt or the Girdle of St. Mary. Also called the Holy Zunoro
What does the Transfiguration show?
Christ is the Messiah and God
When does the circumcision usually take place?
On the eighth day
What is death in the Orthodox Faith
a separation from God
When we ask Saints or the departed to pray on our behalf.
Intercession
the death or "falling asleep" of St. Mary
the Dormition
Which two figures were present at the Transfiguration
Elijah and Moses
What does the circumcision represent?
a promise to God to walk in His ways
How did Jesus defeat death?
through his Resurrection
This fast is three days long and foretells the death and resurrection of our Lord.
The Nineveh Fast
to give respect to something or someone
Where did the Transfiguration happen?
Mt. Tabor
What does the name Jesus mean?
Savior
What are the three divisions of the funeral in our Church
Men, Women and Children
This fast is 13 days long. Occurs between June 16th and 29th and ends at the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul.
Holy Apostles Fast
Another word for Mother of God or God-Bearer
Theotokos
Who did Jesus take with him to pray before the transfiguration?
Peter, James and John
"I am" or?
Yahweh
Who is someone Jesus resurrected from the dead?
Lazarus
Avoiding things that tempt us.
Abstinence
The Syriac word for the departure of the soul of the blessed Virgin Mary
Shunoyo
Koodaram
"to anoint" with the Holy Spirit
Chrismation
How do we show our love for one another and our departed?