Bible Basics
What is the first book of the Bible.
The word "Tewahedo" means...
Being made one / Unity of Christ's nature
Our patron saint
Saint George (Kidus Giyorgis)
We fast on these two days every week
Wednesday and Friday
This is the liturgical language of the Tewahedo Church
Ge'ez
He built the ark to survive the flood
Noah
We remove our shoes before entering this place in church
Sanctuary (Mekdes)
These two saints helped spread Christianity in Aksum
Abuna Salama (Saint Frumentius) and Saint Aedesius
The longest fast in our Church
Great Lent / Abiy Tsom
This chant style was developed by Saint Yared
Zema
David
This object holds the presence of God and is inside every Tewahedo church
Tabot
This saint is known for being a composer, hymn writer and scholar
Saint Yared of Aksum
This feast celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River
Timket
This script is used to write Ge'ez and Tigringya
Fidel
This prophet was swallowed by a big fish
Jonah
We face this direction when we pray
East
King Ezana
This feast celebrated the finding of the True Cross by Saint Elleni (Helena)
Meskel
The Ge’ez term “Mahlet” refers to this type of service
Chanting / praise service
This disciple doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw Him.
Thomas
This cloth is traditionally worn by women and men in the church
Netela
The Nine Saints came to Tigray/Ethiopia from this region
Modern day Syria
During fasting, we avoid eating this type of food
Animal products (meat, diary, eggs)
The Ge’ez word “Kidane Mihret” translates to this in English
Covenant of Mercy