Gatherings
The term that describes the belief in One God
What is monotheist
The underground tunnels used for refuge and liturgy during times of persecution, as well as for interment\burial of the dead
What is Catacomb
The study of God
What is Theology
A formal statement of Christian beliefs; set of beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions
What is the Creed
The first large gathering to prayerfully decide Christian beliefs
Council of Jerusalem
(Show picture) The icon depicting an actual historical event can be read about it in chapter two in the Acts of the Apostles.
Pentecost
The declaration issued in 313 by the Emperor Constantine which made all religions legal within the Roman Empire, though it was especially intended to legalize Christianity
What is the Edict of Milan
The articulation of God’s word
What is the Bible or scripture
We don’t call her Christakos which would translate to Mother of Jesus; instead we call her
What is Theotokos (or Mother of God)
The Orthodox Christian church, that we are a part of, is built upon these two things
scripture & Holy Tradition
The belief in many Gods (ex. Hinduism, Buddhism)
What is polytheist
Jesus selected disciples; first the Twelve and then these. Trained to be the leaders of His Church, traveling in pairs across the world sharing the word of God; many died as martyrs
What is the Expanded 70
A gathering called to prayerfully discern God’s word
What is an Ecumenical Council
Proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified
What is the Holy Spirit
The service of sanctification and solemn dedication of a building for use as a church
What is consecration
The appointment of bishops from the apostles that then appointed other bishops
What is Apostolic Succession
Throughout history, various groups (governments, other types of Christians, other religions) have tried to end Christianity by doing this
what is persecution
These can't be changed; that which were handed down from the Apostles who receive them from Christ.
What is Apostolic Tradition or Tradition
We acknowledge one of these for the remission of sins
What is baptism
The concept of three essence (Father, Son & Holy Spirit) is difficult, so this is right at the beginning
What is One God
During liturgy, we often pray this way; Father, Son and Holy Spirit together.
What is a trinity (or trinitary)
“In this sign, conquer”; Constantine's public display of faith
What is Chi Ro or XP
In this part of the Bible says: "This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question."
Acts 15 The Council at Jerusalem
Sits at the right hand of the Father
Who is Jesus
On July 20, 2022, this group convened in NYC to consider a request from His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver for the election of the Very Rev. Archimandrite Constantine Moralis, Dean of the Annunciation Cathedral in Baltimore, Maryland, as his assistant Bishop.
What is the Holy Eparchial Synod or Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America