Ethiopian Orthodox Church History
Worship and Liturgy
Prayer and Fasting
Holidays and Feast Days
Theology and Doctrine
100

Who was the Ethiopian queen who visited King Solomon and brought the knowledge of God to Ethiopia?

Who is Queen of Sheba (Makeda)?

100

What ancient language is used in Ethiopian Orthodox liturgy?

What is Ge’ez?

100

How many daily prayer times are traditionally observed in Ethiopian Orthodox practice?

What are seven?

100

What is the major Ethiopian feast celebrating the Baptism of Jesus?

What is Timket?

100

What term describes the belief that Christ is one united nature, both God and man?

What is Miaphysitism?

200

Who was the first bishop of Ethiopia, appointed by Saint Athanasius of Alexandria?

Who is Abba Selama (Frumentius)?

200

What sacred object represents the Ark of the Covenant and is essential for every altar?

What is the Tabot?

200

What is the name for the full-body prostration used in worship?

What is Segdet?

200

What feast commemorates the finding of the True Cross by Saint Helena?

What is Meskel?

200

What is the Ethiopian term for the Godhead?

What is Melekote?

300

Which group of early missionaries helped spread monasticism in Ethiopia after fleeing Roman persecution?

Who are the Nine Saints?

300

What is the name of the liturgy (offering) celebrated during Holy Communion?

What is the Qeddase?

300

What is the longest fasting season in the Ethiopian Church, leading to Easter?

What is Abiy Tsom (Great Lent)?

300

What is the name of Ethiopian Easter, the most important holiday in the Church?

What is Fasika?

300

Who proceeds from the Father alone in the doctrine of the Trinity?

Who is the Holy Spirit?

400

What is the name of the Axumite king who officially declared Christianity as the state religion?

Who is King Ezana?

400

Who assists in chanting and liturgical rhythm using sistrum and drums?

Who are the Debteras?

400

What are Ethiopian Orthodox Christians required to avoid during fasting seasons?

What are meat, dairy, and sexual activity?

400

What is the Ethiopian Orthodox New Year, celebrated on Meskerem 1?

What is Enkutatash?

400

What council’s definition was rejected by the Ethiopian Church for its teaching of two natures in Christ?

What is the Council of Chalcedon?

500

Which saint is credited with inventing Ethiopian church hymns and the Deggua system?

Who is Saint Yared?

500

What book contains the hymns composed by Saint Yared?

What is the Deggua?

500

Which prayer book is commonly used during fasting and night prayers?

What is the Psalter (Mezmur Dawit)?

500

Which feast on Tahsas 29 honors the birth of Jesus?

What is Genna?

500

What is the sacrament of eating the true body and drinking the true blood of Christ called?

What is Holy Communion (Kidase)?