Wereb
Esat Tsiruh May Teferu
Demena Menkorakuru Lemedhane Alem
How many books are there in the Orthodox Bible?
What is 81?
This instrument was used by King David to praise God as well as heal the sick
What is Begena(Harp)?
They were one of the most beloved Desert Fathers of Egypt, known for their humility, obedience, and deep spiritual wisdom. Living in the Scetis desert, they became a disciple of Saint Pambo and taught many through simple yet profound acts of faith.
Saint John the Dwarf(Yohannes Hatsier)
What major Christian symbol was reportedly discovered by Saint Helena, mother of Constantine the Great?
What is The True Cross?
Hadigo Tesa Wetesate Neged
Maikele Bahir Komę Maikele Bahir
The church is typically built to face this direction to symbolize the resurrection and return of Christ
What is East?
This instrument is a representation of our salvation through the suffering of Jesus Christ. It also represents the body of Jesus Christ.
What is kebero?
Their birthplace was in Axum, Ethiopia and they are known for creating the Orthodox liturgical Zema and Hymns(Ge'ez, Ezil, Araray)
Who is Saint Yared?
What is the term for the sacred Ark kept in every Ethiopian Orthodox church altar, symbolizing the Ark of the Covenant?
What is Tabot?
Melake Selamine Liqe Melaekt Michael
Seal We tseli Beintiane Hayl Tselotiye kidme menberu lemedhanealem
Who wrote most of the Epistles in the Bible?
Who is Saint Paul?
This instrument is believed to be a representation of St. Mary as it only makes sound after being rubbed with incense. It is mentioned in the Bible, but widespread as a worldly instrument.
What is Mesenqo?
An Important Church father who served as an Archbishop of Constantinople. They are known for their eloquent preaching and public speaking to the point where it got them Exiled.
Who is Saint John Chrysostom?
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church falls under what category of Orthodox Churches?
What is Oriental Orthodox?
Aklile Tsige Aklile Tsige Aklile Tsige Maryam
Mengistu Le Giorgis Ketsela Mengistu
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church observes this number of major annual fasts, including Lent and the Fast of the Prophets.
What is 7?
This church instrument was used by Saint Yared and is a representation of the cross that Jesus Christ carried and s crucified on
What is Mekuamia?
They were a 4th-century Christian bishop, theologian, and one of the Cappadocian Fathers, along with his brother Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus known for their profound writings on the Trinity, the nature of God, and spiritual growth, emphasizing that the soul's journey toward God is an eternal ascent into divine mystery.
Who is Saint Gregory of Nyssa?
This ancient King is said to have brought the Ark of the Covenant to Ethiopia. He is also the son of Solomon and Queen of Sheba(Saba)
Who is Menilik I
Tewelde Eyesus BeBetelhem ZeYihuda BeBetelhem
Awalide Tiros Ameba Yisegida Ameba Yisegida BeBetelhem
What is the Ark of the covenant believed to be housed in, according to Ethiopian Orthodox Traditions?
What is The Church of Saint Mary of Zion in Axum?
This instrument is a representation of the Ladder that Jacob saw in Finote Loza
What is Tsenatsil?
She was a former sinner who, after a life of immorality, experienced deep repentance and lived in the desert for 47 years in prayer and solitude. She is honored as a powerful example of true repentance in the Christian tradition.
Who is Saint Mary of Egypt
Which Ethiopian Orthodox Historical book containing visions and sacred writing in Ge'ez was brought to Europe?
The book of Enoch(መጽሐፈ ሄኖክ)