Biblical Events
Who betrayed Jesus leading up to His crucifixion?
Judas Iscariot
What is the name of the special prayers and readings held during Holy Week?
Pascha
What Book of the Bible is prayed fully during Bright Saturday?
Book of Revelation
What tune do we use during Holy Week?
Mournful tune
How long is the period of celebration after Easter?
50 days
Who asked for Jesus' body to bury Him?
Joseph of Arimathea
On which day do we commemorate the Last Supper?
Covenant Thursday
What is placed in the center of the church during Good Friday?
Icon of the Crucifixion
How many times do we say the "Thok te ti gom" hymn every hour during Pascha?
12 times
How many days after Easter did Christ ascend to heaven?
40 days
Who was the first to witness the Resurrection?
Mary Magdalene
What tune do we use during the Gospels on Bright Saturday?
Both mournful and annual
Why do we avoid kneeling or prostrations during the 50 days of Pentecost?
Because they are days of joy, celebrating the Resurrection
Which hymn is sung during the burial of the icon of Christ on Good Friday?
Golgotha
What is the theme of the Sunday after Resurrection?
Thomas Sunday
What natural events happened when Jesus died on the cross?
The sun darkened and there was an earthquake.
What does the word "Pascha" mean?
Passover
Why does the priest not offer incense during Holy Week?
Because the church is mourning the suffering of Christ
During the Resurrection liturgy, the church joyfully chants this hymn in place of "Thok te ti gom"
Ekhristos Anesti
What is the Feast that ends the Holy 50 days? And what does this Feast represent?
Feast of Pentecost. Represents the descent of the Holy Spirit.
What was written above Jesus' head on the cross?
"Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"
What is unique about the Pascha readings compared to other services?
They are read from two sides: the prophecies (Old Testament) and the fulfillment (New Testament)
What is the symbolism of the shroud or white cloth over the Resurrection icon?
Represents the burial cloth of Christ
What is the origin of the Golgotha tune?
Pharaonic
What prayer does the church pray after the liturgy on the Feast of Pentecost?
The Kneeling Prayers