Who am I?
I built a huge ark and saved my family and animals from a great flood. Who am I?
Who is Noah?
Egziabher Halawina'yu Guasaena'yu x2
Ab Berakha Ab Sideti x2 Ab Zikhone Bota x2
I celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. What holiday am I?
What is Lidet?
What do Orthodox Christians commonly do when entering the church and approaching holy things?
What is make the sign of the Cross / bow?
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him…”
"…should not perish but have everlasting life.”
I helped free the Hebrews from Egypt and led them through the Red Sea. Who am I?
Who is Moses?
Mariam te'abi emkulu fitret
Eyaw'aya esate melekot x2
I celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, and the blessing of water is an important part of my celebration. What holiday am I?
What is Timket?
What is the traditional liturgical language used in the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church?
What is Ge'ez?
“The Lord is my shepherd…”
“…I shall not want.”
I defeated a giant with a sling and a stone and later became king. Who am I?
Who is David?
Serawite melakithu x2
Le'medhanealem x2 yikowimu
I commemorate the finding of the True Cross, and my celebration traditionally includes a large bonfire. What holiday am I?
What is Meskel?
What are the traditional prayer sticks used by clergy and debtera during long services called?
What is Mequamia?
“I can do all things…”
“…through Christ who strengthens me.”
I was sold by my own brothers, taken to Egypt, and later became powerful enough to save my family from famine. Who am I?
Who is Joseph?
Medhanealem adhiduna b'zey halif qalu x2
Des y'belena x2 elil belu x2
adhinuna b'zey half qalu
I occur 50 days after the Resurrection and celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. What holiday am I?
What is Pentecost?
What sacred object, representing the Ark of the Covenant and the tablets of the Law, must be present for an Eritrean Orthodox church to be consecrated?
What is Tabot?
“Be still, and know…”
“…that I am God.”
I was a judge of Israel known for my great strength. I lost my strength after my hair was cut, but in my final moments I brought down a temple. Who am I?
Who is Samson?
Tiwideso mer'at we-tiblo x2
Weld ihuye qalike adam x4
I celebrate Christ revealing His divine glory on Mount Tabor, where Moses and Elijah appeared with Him. What feast am I?
What is Debre Tabor?
During major feasts such as Medhanealem, what sacred object is carried from the church in a ceremonial procession?
What is Tabot?
“Man shall not live by bread alone…”
“…but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”