History of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Whats the oldest book in the Bible?
The Book of Enoch
Why do we take our shoes off when we enter Church?
Because we are entering a holy place.
What is a Ma'fed
Fabric used to cover the body and Blood of Christ (The Holy Communion)
What do the 5 Ma'feds (Flaps) on the Deacons clothing represent?
The 5 pilar of mysteries
How many fasts do we have in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewhado Church?
7 Major fasts + optional fasts
What is the difference between the path of life vs the path of death
One teaches us to be holy and love those who hate us, the other teaches us to do the opposite.
Why are feasts and/or Holidays celebrated?
To remember the life and dedication of Saints and Angels to God and to help us follow in their image
What is a Tsael used for?
The Body of Christ sits on the Tsael.
In the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, a timtim is a traditional cloth turban worn by male deacons and priests Mostly worn by scholars mergatoch or teachers.
What should we not do during fasting?
Not showing off + Not fasting while not entering confession or repenting.
What is apostolic succession?
This is how the church was formed, starting from Christ to the Apostles then to our present day Bishops and Arch Bishops.
Why are death and life in the power of the tongue?
Because what you say through your words can often resemble what is in your heart.
What do the 3 chains on the Tsina represent?
The Holy Trinity (The Father, The Son, & the Holy Spirit)
Why do Qomos/Monks wear black clothing traditionally?
Traditionally wear black clothing to represent their death to the world and their dedication to christ.
What is Passion week/ሰሞነ ህማማት
The last week of fasting before Easter. Just like the the Sundays and weeks of the great lent each day has its own theme.
Why is it important for Christians to love their brothers/neighbors?
How can we love our neighbor who we can see if we can't love our father who we cant see?
What are the 3 filters of speech?
Truthful, Necessary, & Kindness (depends)
What do Silver, Wooden, & Gold Crosses represent?
Silver = The 30 pieces of silver Christ was sold for
Gold = The divinity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Wooden = The cross of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
What are the 3 pieces of a Priests Clothing?
Kemis, Motuiat, Kaba
What is fasting/how do we fast?
Fasting is abstinence from all things a body needs, including animal products and any kind of food for a limited time
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The aims of fasting & to make the desire of the body to obey the will of the soul*
What does Orthodox Tewhado Mean?
Straight/correct path = Orthodox
Christ is Both Divine and Human = Tewhado
Who said this "Silence is the Mother of all Virtues"
Aba Isiah.
Why are their saints named after Tabots?
To remember their dedication and struggle for Christ (We don't worship saints)
If a Bishop is not present, who can bless the Clothing of Priests and Deacons?
Priests bless the clothing of the Deacons and Priests.
What are the 8 weeks of the great Lent in order?
1. Zewerede
2. Kidist
3. Mukrab
4. Metsague
5. Debre Zeit
6. Gebrhel/Good Servant
7. Nicodemus
8. Hoshanna/Palm Sunday