What was the old name of Jerusalem?
Jubus
Name the King who reigned the longest period in Jerusalem
Manasseh
What are Sacraments?
The visible form of the invisible rites and blessings that have been established by God to save human race
Who established the Holy Sacraments?
Jesus
List the Holy Sacraments
Holy Baptism, Holy Mooron, Holy Qurbana, Holy Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Priesthood, and Marriage
Name the prophet who conveyed to David that he should noy build the House of Lord
Nathan
Who had taken over the Governance and priesthood together at first?
Simon
What are the essential sacraments one has to take for salvation?
Holy Baptism, Holy Mooron, Holy Qurbana, Holy Confession, and Anointing of the Sick
List and explain the components in the Holy Sacraments
The celebrant, the sacramental items, the Holy Liturgy and the recipient
What are the sacramental items used for Baptism?
Why did Queen of Sheba come to Jerusalem?
To see Solomon who was famous for his wisdom
What was inside the when the Ark of God was placed in the most Holy Place of the temple?
2 blocks of rock with covenant written on them
What are the possible hindrances for believers to receive blessings in sacraments?
Disbelief, poor mental and physical preparations
Who can be the celebrant of ‘Dedication Sacraments’?
Patriarchs and Metropolitans
List the Taksas used for Holy Qurbana
Taksa of St. James, Taksa of Dionysus Mor Sleebi, and Taksa of Ivanios of the Golden Tongue
What were the reasons for the tragedy that happened to Saul?
What were the cruelties suffered during Antiochus Eppipanus's reign?
What has enabled the believers to receive the abundant blessings through sacraments?
The incarnation of Jesus Christ, his crucifixion, resurrection and his continued mediation for humanity
What are the 'sacraments for the dead' and why are they called so?
Baptism and confession because they are the sacraments that give life to the spiritually dead
Why is Holy Qurbana is called 'The Queen of all Sacraments'?
The Holy Qurbana is the sacrament which gives completeness to all other sacraments.
When was the book Chronicles written and what was it's main aim?
Written 330-300 BC
To convince people who returned from exile that they were the true descendants of King David
What is the name of the Queen who ruled Judah during the Maccabian reign and what what the reason for the Maccabian's failure?
The internal fights between the younger generation
What are the conditions to be fulfilled to make a sacrament blessed?
What are the sacraments to be taken only once and why?
Baptism, Holy Mooron and priesthood are taken only once in a lifetime and cannot be repeated. They put the permanent mark of spiritual blessing on the person taking it. It can never be erased.
Which prayers and songs are on the test?
Prayers: The evening Psalms (I call upon you, Lord..) & Maneeso of Mar Severius (By the prayers of Your mother...)
Song: Oh Lord Jesus Messiah