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Where was Jesus crucified?
Gologotha
Name the five pillars of mystery in order
1. Mystery of Holy Trinity
2. Mystery of Incarnation
3. Mystery of Baptism
4. Mystery of Holy Communion
5. Mystery of the Resurrection of the Dead
What are the names of the 3 structures of the church?
1. Mekdes
2. Quine Mahelet
3. Kidist
Why do we fast?
- to get blessings from God
- for spiritual cleansing
- to show sacrifice and self control
What are the two sections in the Bible?
What chapter of the Bible talks about creation?
Genesis
On what day did Jesus resurrect?
Third day
God is three in:
1. Person
2. Name
3. Deed
What is the part of the church where the Ark of Covonent(Tabot) is placed?
Mekdes/Kidiste kidusan
What are the seven fasting seasons?
1. Wednesday and Friday
2. The Great Lent
3. The fast of the Apostles
4. The fast of Nineveh
5. The fast of Nativity
6. The fast of Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary
7. The fast of Gehad
How many disciples did our Lord Jesus Christ choose?
Twelve
At what age was Jesus baptized?
30
Who were the three people that came to see Jesus Christ when he was born?
The three wise men
God is one in:
1. Essence
2. Divinity
3. Will
4. Power
What is the meaning of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo?
Ethiopian- represents our country/culture
Orthodox- means straight faith
Tewahedo- represents the unity of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Virgin Mary when he came down to earth
Why do we fast the Great Lent?
To remember when Jesus fasted in the Bible for 40 days and 40 nights
Who betrayed Jesus?
Judah
What did the three wise men bring to Jesus Christ when he was born?
1. frankincense
2. Myrrh
3. Gold
What did King Solomon ask God to give him?
Wisdom
What are two reasons why girls are baptized at 80 days and boys baptized at 40 days?
1. Adam and Eve entered to heaven 40 and 80 days after they were created
2. Israelite's going to the temple 40 and 80 days after birth for boys and girls
What are the 3 things we do before entering the church?
1. Take off your shoes
2. Bow down three times
3. Say "Selam leki kidist betekiristian beamsale eyerusalem temahitsene betabote(church name) betekiristian"
What is the Holy Week?
The days after Hosanna leading up to Jesus's resurrection. During these days we remember the passion of Christ and the pain he went through.
Where did Jesus Christ perform his first miracle?
The wedding at Cana of Galilee
Why do we wear a netela?
What is the first sentence in the Bible?
"In the beginning, God created Heaven and Earth."
Why do we call them mysteries?
It is difficult or impossible for a human mind to understand or explain them entirely and they cannot be fully understood.
What is the main thing you find in the Divine Liturgy that you will never see in any other church prayer?
Holy Communion
What are the weeks of the Great Lent?
1. Zewerede
2. Kidist
3. Mukrab
4. Mesagu
5. Debrezeit
6. Gebrehere
7. Nicodemus
8. Hosanna
What are the Ten Commandments?
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make for yourself a carved image.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witnesses against your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet.
What rule did Adam and Eve break?
Eating from the Tree of Knowledge