Pillars of the Faith
Name all five Pillars of the Faith recognized in the EOTC faith.
What are the Mysteries of the Trinity, the Incarnation, the Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Resurrection?
This ancient south Semetic language is the liturgical tongue of the EOTC.
What is Ge'ez?
This traditional prayer practice involves repeated bowing to the ground, symbolizing humility and repentance during prayer.
What is prostration (sigdet)?
Psalms 22(23):1 "The Lord is my..."
What is "Shepherd?"
What do we commemorate on the seventh day of every month, with feasts in the months of Tir and Hamle?
What is Silasse (the Holy Trinity)?
Name the mystery that teaches about the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
What is the Mystery of the Trinity?
Ge'ez influenced which two modern languages?
What are Amharic and Tigrinya?
Towards which direction do we face during Kidase (the Divine Liturgy)?
What is towards the East?
Philippians 4:13 "I can do..."
What is "all things through Christ who strengthens me?"
Observed on the twelfth day of every month, this saint is the leader of the heavenly hosts.
Who is St. Michael?
What element is used, alongside prayer, to cleanse from sin in Baptism?
What is water?
What is the number one in Ge'ez?
What is Ahadu?
This act of devotion involves kissing sacred objects such as crosses or icons as a sign of reverence.
What is veneration?
John 11:35 "Jesus..."
What is "wept?"
Celebrated on Tir 13, this great feast honours the first miracle Christ performed.
What is Cana Ze Gelila (Cana of Galilee)?
Only those who have partaken in this Mystery are allowed to partake in the Mystery of the Eucharist.
What is the Mystery of Baptism?
What is the name of the Lord's Prayer in Ge'ez?
What is Abune ZeBesemayat (አቡነ ዘበሰማያት)?
During major fasts, such as the Great Lent, devout followers may abstain from food and drink until what time?
What is 3pm?
Luke 1:46 "And Mary said: 'my soul...'"
What is "magnifies the Lord?"
This fast begins the Monday following the Pentecost and varies in length each year.
What is the Fast of the Apostles (Tsome Hawariyat)?
We use this term to describe the union of Christ's nature.
What is miaphysitism?
This Ge'ez title is given to the Virgin Mary meaning "Bearer of God."
What is Weladite Amlak (ወላዲተ አምላክ)?
This sacred inner area of the church is where the Tabot (ark) is kept, and only ordained clergy are permitted to enter.
What is Qidist?
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have..."
What is "everlasting life?"
This conditional one-day fast is observed on the eve of Christmas and Theophany (Baptism of Christ) if these holidays fall on a Wednesday or a Friday.
What is Tsome Gehad?