Chaldean/ Eastern Church
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100

The Chaldean Church traces its earliest Christian roots to this ancient region mentioned in the Bible

Mesopotamia

100

What is the story of Jonah and Whale affiliated with?

Bautha

100

The famous dish layers meat, vegetables, and potatoes in a tray, baked until soft and caramelized

Tepsi

100

Which apostle is credited for Evangelizing the Chaldeans?

St. Thomas

100

Who's the youngest .Com leader?

Rita

200

Which three missionaries are traditionally credited with evangelizing the Church of the East?

St.Thomas, St.Addai, and St.Mari

200
What is the Paschal Mystery?

The passion, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

200

A sweet Chaldean breakfast pairing this flaky pastry is served with geymar and drizzled with date syrup or honey

Kahi

200

What does Tel Keppe translate to in English?

Hill of Stones

200

Which .Com leader is a twin?

Cameron

300

What was the earliest name of the Chaldean Church based on where early Christians lived?

The Church of Kukhe (Church of Huts)

300

What is Sapra and Ramsha?

Sapra is the morning prayers of the Church and Ramsha is the evening prayers of the Church.

300

This pastry is filled with spiced dates, walnut, or coconut.

Kleicha

300
How many Churches are in our diocese?

13

300

Which .Com leader has been serving as a leader in the Church the longest?

Ottavio

400

How long did the Great Persecution of the Church of the East last?

40 years

400

Celebrated on April 1st, this ancient Mesopotamian festival symbolizes spring, renewal, and the start of the agricultural year.

Chaldean New Year

400

What are apricots in sureth?

Mish-mish
400

Before the Mother of God Church was built, Mass was celebrated in which location?

The Hall

400

Which .Com leader use to play the flute in school?

Melony 

500

Why did the Church come to be known as the Church of the East?

Because it was located east of the Roman Empire's border, the Euphrates River.

500

Celebrated on September 14th, this Chaldean feast is traditionally marked by lighting a large bonfire and jumping over it.

The Feast of the Holy Cross

500

An iconic Iraqi- Chaldean dish combines bulgur, tomatoes, and minced meat.


Kibbeh

500

Who paid for the Scared Heart Church?

Saddam Hussain

500

Which .Com leader goes to a different country each time to get a haircut?

Georgis