Saints and Angels
This saint was a Roman solider known for riding a white horse and battling a dragon. He is a known as a martyr who was tortured and eventually executed for refusing to deny his Christian faith.
Who is Saint George?
Our churh celebrates this event, marking the baptism of Jesus Christ
What is Timket?
What does "Orthodox" mean?
What is straight or true?
True or False? Our church has 7 main fasts that all followers should participate in
True
What is Kidase?
This angel is known for saving three children from a burning fire
Who is Saint Gabriel?
We celebrate this holiday to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
What is Tinsaye? or What is Easter? or What is Fasika?
What does "Tewahedo" mean?
What is made one?
What is the name of the fasting season that is done for six weeks to commemorate St Mary's flight through Egypt?
We participate in this service during Holy Liturgy where we receive the body and blood of Christ.
What is Holy Communion? or What is the Holy Eucharist?
This saint is know for performing many miracles and praying so consistently, that one of his foot fell off. He also has a monastery dedicated to him called Debre Libanos
Who is Saint Teklahaimanote?
Why do we celebrating Meskel (finding of the True Cross?
Commemorating the finding of the true cross that Jesus Christ was crucified on by Queen Helena
How many pillars of faith are there? Why are they called "pillars"?
What is five?
They are called pillars because they are the foundation of our faith
What is the name of the 16-day fast in August, observed in remembrance of the fast that the apostles held in honor of witnessing the falling asleep and assumption of Saint Mary?
What is Tsome Filseta?
What part of Holy Liturgy does the priest read a passage from one of the four gospels?
What is Wongel?
This saint is known as the first martyr of Christianity in Ethiopia, and he was stoned to death for his faith.
Who is St. Stephen?
This major Ethiopian Orthodox celebration, occurring 40 days after Easter, marks the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
What is the Ascension? or What is Erget?
What is the Mystery of the Holy Trinity?
This fast commemorates the days that Jonah spent inside the belly of a whale
True or False? Most of Holy Liturgy is conducted in Amharic
False; Holy Liturgy is conducted in Ge'ez, but there are some Amharic parts
Who was the angel that protected the Israelites while they were in the wilderness?
This holiday marks the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples 60 days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ
What is Pentecost? or What is Perakletos?
What pillar of faith was instituted during the Great Lent?
What is Mystery of Communion?
St. Yared was known for creating three main zemas or melodies that we use throughout Holy Liturgy. What are they?
What is Ge'ez, Ezil and Araray?