Old Testament
Who is the mother of Ishmael?
Hagar
What was Saint Paul’s name before his conversion?
Saul
What feast is celebrated 50 days after Easter?
Pentecost (Feast of the Holy Spirit)
In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, how many sheep does the shepherd leave behind?
99
What is the common language historically used in Indian Orthodox liturgy?
Syriac
What did God create on the first day?
Light
Which gospel is the shortest?
Mark
What feast is celebrated on January 6 in the Indian Orthodox Church?
Denaha (Baptism of Christ in the Jordan)
In the Parable of the Talents, what did the third servant do with his talent?
He buried it in the ground
What is the title given to the head of the Indian Orthodox Church?
Catholicos of the East (Bava Thirumeni)
What is the last book of the Old Testament?
Malachi
What was the profession of Saint Luke, the Gospel writer?
Doctor/Physician
What is the special day for remembering all the departed faithful in the church calendar?
Koodosh Eetho
How many virgins were wise in the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
Five
Which church has the largest Christian population in India?
Roman Catholic Church
What was the name of David’s son who rebelled against him?
Absalom
What island was Saint Paul shipwrecked on?
Malta
What is the significance of “Pesaha Thursday” (Maundy Thursday)?
Institution of the Holy Eucharist and Jesus washing the disciples’ feet
In the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree, how long did the man wait for fruit?
Three years
Which Indian Catholic Church follows the East Syriac (Chaldean) liturgical tradition?
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
What two books in the Old Testament never mention God directly?
Esther and Song of Solomon
Who was the first Gentile convert to Christianity, baptized by Saint Peter?
Cornelius (Acts 10)
What is “Shubkono” and when is it observed?
A service of reconciliation, observed on the first Monday of Lent
Which parable ends with the phrase, “The first shall be last, and the last first”?
The Workers in the Vineyard
Who was the first Martyr?
Saint Stephen