Old Testament
Who was the king known for his wisdom and building the temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
known as the "Theologian"?
Saint John the Theologian or the Evangelist
Who is the first person to see the risen Christ?
Mary Magdalene
Which council affirmed the divinity of Christ and produced the Nicene Creed?
the First Council of Nicaea
(the first ecumenical council )
what is the name of the hymn sung just before the reading of the Gospel?
the Trisagion Hymn ("Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us")?
Who was swallowed by a great fish for three days and three nights?
Jonah
known as the "Golden-Mouthed" for his eloquent preaching?
Saint John Chrysostom
Who is the priest that sees an angel in the Temple and is struck mute
Zechariah (Gospel of Luke)
Who was the first ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople?
Saint Andrew the Apostle
What is the Eucharist also known as?
Holy Communion
Who was thrown into the lions' den?
Daniel
Was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire?
Elijah
In which Gospel do we find the Beatitudes?
the Gospel of Matthew
Who is considered the founder of monasticism?
Saint Anthony the Great
What is the Orthodox term for sacraments?
the Holy Mysteries
In which book is the story of David and Goliath found?
Samuel
famous for his devotion to the Theotokos and for composing the Akathist Hymn?
Saint Romanos the Melodist
Who are the first four disciples called by Jesus ?
Andrew, peter, James, and John
Which emperor legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire?
Constantine the Great
Which creed is recited during the Divine Liturgy
the Nicene Creed
Who was the faithful Moabite woman who became the great-grandmother of King David?
Ruth
known for his defense of icons during the Iconoclast controversy?
Saint John of Damascus
Which Gospel is the shortest?
The Gospel of Mark
What year did the Great Schism occur?
1054 AD
What is the name of the hymn chanted during the Great Entrance in the Divine Liturgy?
the Cherubic Hymn