Old Testament
who were the first man and woman
adam and eve
who was the mother of Jesus?
St. Mary
who betrayed Jesus?
Judas
Name any instrument which can be used during mezmur
Kebero, tsenastsil (sistrum), begena, mesinqo, kirar, washint (flute)
which saint is remembered for being swallowed by a great fish / whale
St. Jonah
What sign did God place in the sky after Noah's flood?
A rainbow
who baptized Jesus?
St. John the Baptist
Which apostle denied Jesus 3 times?
St. Peter
What is the holy language of the Church?
Ge'ez
What feast celebrates the baptism of Christ?
Timket
what was the name of the giant defeated by david?
goliath
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Which Apostle had previously been a tax collector?
St. Matthew
7
Which saint was thrown into a lions’ den but was not harmed?
St. Daniel
who was sold by his 11 brothers and later became powerful in egypt?
joseph
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Turning water into wine.
Who was the first Christian martyr?
St. Stephen
How many books are in the Ethiopian Orthodox Bible?
81
What is the name of the 2 week fast in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Filseta
what was the name of Moses' brother who helped him speak to Pharaoh?
Aaron
How many days after His resurrection did Jesus ascend?
40
What was St. Paul's name before becoming a follower of Christ?
Saul
Who was the ancient Ethiopian Christian hymn composer is known for inventing the system of chant still used in the Church today.
St. Yared
How many days of fasting are there in the Ethiopian Orthodox Calendar? (closest number gets the points)