Sacraments
How many holy mysteries (Sacraments) does the Orthodox Church have?
7
In Jesus’s parable of a rich man and a beggar named Lazarus, what was the beggar doing?
He was lying at the rich man's gate, hoping for something to eat
How many Great Feasts does the orthodox church celebrate?
10
How many choirs of angels?
9
through Holy Baptism
Which Sacraments can be received more than once?
Confession
Communion
Holy Unction
In the parable, the poor man was carried to whose side after dying?
Abraham's
What are Saint feasts?
Feasts in honor of the saints and the Virgin Mary
on the first day, when God created the Heavens
Humility, Generosity, Kindness, Love, Honesty Compassion, Gratitude, Faith, Patience, Obedience, Forgiveness
What two Sacraments go hand in hand (are performed at the same time, once after the other)?
Baptism and Christmation
What is one of the lessons of this story?
It is never too late to repent and turn back to God.
What feast do we celebrate 40 days after Easter?
Lord's Ascension
Name 3 characteristics of angels
immortal, incorporeal (not male nor female), free thinking, invisible, unique in nature
What are the 3 main parts of the church?
Narthex, Nave, Altar
Pronaos, Naos, Altar
What is the most important Sacrament that Christians should partake in?
Communion
Which religions did Abraham father?
Judaism
Islam
When is Epiphany (Boboteaza) celebrated?
January 6
Which angels are on the top of the choirs (closest to God)?
Seraphims
What are the two side door (on each side of the Altar) called?
Deacon doors
What is the service offered for the healing of sick?
Holy Unction
What does the Gospel of the Good Samaritan teach us?
To love our 'neighbors' as God loves us
When do we celebrate the falling asleep of the Virgin Mary?
August 15
Which angels have many eyes?
Cherubim
What is the raised platform in front of the Iconostasis called?
Solea