Old Testament
How long did the flood rain last?
40 days and 40 nights
Who was called the “doubter”?
St. Thomas
This feast, celebrated 50 days after Easter, commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Pentecost
I led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses died.
Joshua
In the parable of the Lost Sheep, how many sheep was lost?
One
What two trees were in the Garden of Eden?
Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
Who was the first Christian martyr?
St. Stephen
The feast day of Parumala Thirumeni is celebrated annually on this date.
I was a Syrian who helped Saul regain his sight after his conversion on the road to Damascus.
Ananias
In the parable of unmerciful servant, how much times did Jesus teach us to forgive others?
What was the first of the ten plagues in Egypt?
Nile River turned into blood
What is the unpardonable sin?
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
These are the seven traditional sacraments recognized in the Orthodox Church. What are they?
Baptism, Chrismation, Eucharist, Confession, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Unction (Anointing of the Sick).
I was the Old Testament figure known for my extreme patience and whose story was used to explain suffering and faith.
Job
How many men passed by the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan and who were they?
How many people were saved on Noah’s ark?
8 people (Noah, his wife, three sons, their wives)
Name the three temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness.
Turn stones to bread; jump from temple; worship Satan for kingdoms
How many Oriental Orthodox churches are there and name them.
Coptic, Syrian, Armenian, Ethiopian, Eritrean and (Indian) Malankara
I was a priest who was visited by the angel Gabriel in the temple and temporarily struck mute until the birth of my son.
Zechariah
What parable is this verse from, "For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found."
Parable of the Prodigal Son
Who are Joseph’s brothers in the Book of Genesis?
Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, and Benjamin.
What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control
What does the censor represent (top and bottom lid)? Four chains? 72 links? 12 bells?
The censor is the symbol of the church and it is used to offer incense. The bottom represents the earth and the upper lid represents sky.
Four chains hold the censor. One chain represents the Father, two chains represent the Son's divinity and humanity and the fourth one by represents the Holy Spirit.
Each chain has 72 links representing the 72 Evangelists and the 12 bells in the chains represent the 12 Apostles.
I left my homeland to live among a people not my own; I became the great-grandmother of King David; I am one of the few women named in the genealogy of Jesus.
Ruth
What do the different types of "soil" represent in the Parable of the Sower?
The Path: The seed falls on the path and birds quickly eat it. People who hear the word but don’t understand or accept it.
Rocky Ground: The seed sprouts quickly but withers because it has no root. People who receive the word with joy at first, but when trouble or persecution comes, their faith doesn’t last.
Among Thorns: The seed grows but is choked by thorns. People who hear the word, but their spiritual growth is choked by worries, riches, and pleasures of life.
Good Soil: The seed grows well and produces a crop. People who hear the word, understand it, accept it, and bear spiritual fruit in their lives.