Origins
This is city is where the Church first began?
What is Jerusalem; in 27 AD
These 3 Persons make up Trinity
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
This word refers to the official work of the Church done by the Holy Spirit
What is Mystery or Sacrament
This apostle established the Church of Alexandria
St. Mark
These are the two main branches of Orthodox Christianity?
This Church Feast commemorates the day the Church was established
The basic faith of the Church is written in this text
The Orthodox Creed
These 4 sacraments are necessary for salvation
Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, and Repentance/Confession
This Emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire
Emperor Constantine
Where does ultimate authority rest in the Orthodox Church
The Synod of Bishops
This city is where Christ's followers were first called Christians
What is Antioch
What phrase describes the Son's relation to the Father?
The Son is begotten of the Father before all ages
These 3 sacraments are not necessary for salvation but facilitate the other 4
Matrimony, Priesthood, and Unction of the Sick
This monk is considered the Father of Monasticism
St. Anthony
Name 3 Oriental Orthodox Churches besides Coptic
Syrian, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Armenian, Indian
These 5 cities are the original Sees of Christianity
Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria, Rome and Constantinople
What phrase describes the relation of the Holy Spirit to the Father and the Son.
Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and is sent by the Son
These 7 (or 8) hours comprise the official prayer schedule of the Church
Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, Compline, Midnight, and (Veil)
This bishop of Alexandria wrote the Nicene Creed
St. Athanasius the Apostolic
Name 3 Eastern Orthodox Churches
Russian, Greek, Serbian, American (OCA), Bulgarian, Romanian, Ukrainian
This city is where the first council was held mentioned in Acts 15
What is Nestorianism
These are the main Fasts observed by the Orthodox Church every year
Lent (Holy Week, Preparation), Advent (Christmas), Apostles', St. Mary, Jonah's Fast, Wed/Fri, and Paramoun of Feasts
This bishop of Alexandria rejected the teachings of Nestorius at the Council of Ephesus
St. Cyril the Pillar of Faith
This term refers to the tracing back of Orthodox bishops to the Apostles (Catholics, supposedly, have this too)
Apostolic Succession (NOT in Protestant denominations)