Bible Trivia
Mezmur & Worship
Kidase
Saints & Angels
Feasts & Fasts
100

This Gospel begins with the words: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God…”

What is the Gospel of John?

100

Finish the mezmur: Selam eleki enze nisegin nibliki….



What is “Mariam emene naste beko aki…”

100

 During Kidasse, this phrase is said frequently by the deacon during Kidasse “Tensu Le Tselot” . What is the return phrase said after that?



What is Egzio tesalene?

100

This saint composed Ge’ez chants after a vision of three birds and is known as the father of Ethiopian church music?



Who is Saint Yared?

100

This is the 55-day fast observed before Fasika (Easter), remembering the suffering and crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ.



What is Abiy Tsom (The Great Lent)?



200

What is the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before His arrest?

What is Gethesemane?



200

Finish the mezmur: Lamesginih yene geta Lamesginih…



What is “Likegnilik yene geta lekegnilik?"

200

What is the number of clergy needed for kidasse? Ex: ____ Priest  ___Deacons



What is 2 priests, 2 deacons + the congregation?



200

This Ethiopian saint had lost one leg and was given wings by God



Who is Saint Teklehaymanot?

200

In EOTC, feast days on the 7th, 12th, and 21st of each month are dedicated to these Saints.



What are the feasts of the Holy Trinity (7th), Archangel Michael (12th), St. Mary (21st)



300

What was the name of one of Lazarus sisters who sat at the foot of Jesus?

Who is Mary?



300

Name all of the instruments that the church uses for mezmur?



What are begena, kirar, kebero, tsinasil, mekuamia, masinko, washint?

300

How many times is "Egzio Mearene Kristos" said during Egziota?

What is 41?



300

This angel is known as the leader of all angels, and  main holidays are in Sene and Hidar



Who is Saint Michael?



300

This feast is celebrated 50 days after Easter and commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.



What is Pentecost/Peracletos



400

Who is the father of John the Baptist



 Who is Zechariah?

400

This instrument symbolizes the Cross of Christ.



What is Mequamiya?

400

What is the chant said after the first reading of St. Paul during the liturgy?



What is Kidus Hawariya Pawlos Senaye melkelte fewase duyan…



400

He was the first deacon appointed by the apostles and is known for his powerful preaching and for being the first Christian martyr.

Who is Saint Stephen?



400

This three-day fast is observed before the beginning of Great Lent and commemorates the repentance of a great city after the preaching of the prophet Jonah.

What is Tsome Nineveh (The Fast of Nineveh)?

500

Which disciple cut off the ear of the High priest’s servant?



Who is Peter?

500

This Ethiopian Orthodox chant system was developed by Saint Yared and consists of three main modes used during church singing.

What are Ge’ez, Ezil, and Araray?

500

What type of kidase is done during the 50 day feast after the great lent?



What is Kidase Dioscoros?



500

This saint helped introduce Christianity to the Kingdom of Aksum and became the first bishop of Ethiopia.



Who is Saint Frumentius or Aba Selama?



500

This feast commemorates the time when Jesus revealed His divine glory to three of His disciples on a mountain, where He was seen with Moses and Elijah.



What is Debre Tabor (Transfiguration)?