Ethiopian Orthodox Church History
Who was the Ethiopian queen who visited King Solomon and brought the knowledge of God to Ethiopia?
Who is Queen of Sheba (Makeda)?
What ancient language is used in Ethiopian Orthodox liturgy?
What is Ge’ez?
How many daily prayer times are traditionally observed in Ethiopian Orthodox practice?
What are seven?
What is the major Ethiopian feast celebrating the Baptism of Jesus?
What is Timket?
What term describes the belief that Christ is one united nature, both God and man?
What is Miaphysitism?
Who was the first bishop of Ethiopia, appointed by Saint Athanasius of Alexandria?
Who is Abba Selama (Frumentius)?
What sacred object represents the Ark of the Covenant and is essential for every altar?
What is the Tabot?
What is the name for the full-body prostration used in worship?
What is Segdet?
What feast commemorates the finding of the True Cross by Saint Helena?
What is Meskel?
What is the Ethiopian term for the Godhead?
What is Melekote?
Which group of early missionaries helped spread monasticism in Ethiopia after fleeing Roman persecution?
Who are the Nine Saints?
What is the name of the liturgy (offering) celebrated during Holy Communion?
What is the Qeddase?
What is the longest fasting season in the Ethiopian Church, leading to Easter?
What is Abiy Tsom (Great Lent)?
What is the name of Ethiopian Easter, the most important holiday in the Church?
What is Fasika?
Who proceeds from the Father alone in the doctrine of the Trinity?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What is the name of the Axumite king who officially declared Christianity as the state religion?
Who is King Ezana?
Who assists in chanting and liturgical rhythm using sistrum and drums?
Who are the Debteras?
What are Ethiopian Orthodox Christians required to avoid during fasting seasons?
What are meat, dairy, and sexual activity?
What is the Ethiopian Orthodox New Year, celebrated on Meskerem 1?
What is Enkutatash?
What council’s definition was rejected by the Ethiopian Church for its teaching of two natures in Christ?
What is the Council of Chalcedon?
Which saint is credited with inventing Ethiopian church hymns and the Deggua system?
Who is Saint Yared?
What book contains the hymns composed by Saint Yared?
What is the Deggua?
Which prayer book is commonly used during fasting and night prayers?
What is the Psalter (Mezmur Dawit)?
Which feast on Tahsas 29 honors the birth of Jesus?
What is Genna?
What is the sacrament of eating the true body and drinking the true blood of Christ called?
What is Holy Communion (Kidase)?