Orthodox Christianity: MCQ Trivia Quiz!
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- 1.The Orthodox Church came into existence on what great event in Christian history?
- A.
The Transfiguration of Christ
- B.
Christ's Ascension
- C.
Pentecost
- D.
Christ's Resurrection
- 2.What do the Greek words "IC XC NIKA" mean?
- A.
Jesus Christ conquers
- B.
I Am
- C.
Trinity
- D.
Jesus Christ is King of the Jews
- 3.Which Ecumenical Council dealt with the use of icons in the Church?
- A.
Seventh Ecumenical Council
- B.
Fifth Ecumenical Council
- C.
Second Ecumenical Council
- D.
Eighth Ecumenical Council
- 4.In the Divine Liturgy, what is the name of the procession of the Holy Gifts taken around the nave?
- A.
The little entrance
- B.
The consecration of the Holy Gifts
- C.
The Great Entrance
- D.
The litany
- 5.What great Saint was given the nickname "Golden Mouth" for his grand and gifted sermons?
- A.
St. Andrew of Crete
- B.
St. Basil the Great
- C.
St. Mary of Egypt
- D.
St. John Chrysostom
- 6.Which Saint wrote on the defense of the Person of the Holy Spirit?
- A.
St. Gregory the Theologian
- B.
St. Basil the Great
- C.
St. John of Damascus
- D.
St. Photini
- 7.On which Holy day of Holy Week are the 12 Gospel readings done?
- A.
Holy Saturday
- B.
Palm Sunday
- C.
Holy Friday
- D.
Holy Thursday
- 8.Before Paul became a Christian, which Saint's stoning did he witness and support the ones doing the stoning?
- A.
St. Stephen
- B.
St. Barnabas
- C.
St. Peter
- D.
St. Mark
- 9.At what Church can you find the spot where Christ was born?
- A.
Agia Sophia
- B.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
- C.
Church of the Nativity
- D.
Church of the Resurrection
- 10.When is the sweet bread, Vasilopita, eaten?
- A.
Christmas Day
- B.
Pascha
- C.
The Dormition of the Theotokos
- D.
New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
- 11.In many Orthodox traditions, baskets of bread, eggs, wine, and some other foods are offered by parishioners at what great feast and event of the Orthodox calendar year?
- A.
Pascha
- B.
Christmas
- C.
The Beheading of John the Baptist
- D.
The Elevation of the Cross
- 12.What is the name of the famous holy site that is inhabited by monks in the area of Greece?
- A.
Valaam
- B.
Mt. Athos (Holy Mountain)
- C.
St. Anthony's Monastery
- D.
St. Stephen's Monastery
- 13.Who is the great Saint from Serbia who is often referred to as the second Chrysostom?
- A.
St. John the Theologian
- B.
St. James
- C.
St. Sergius
- D.
St. Nikolai Velimirovic
- 14.In what event in the life of Christ reveals the three Persons of the Trinity?
- A.
Christ's baptism
- B.
Christ's resurrection
- C.
Christ's preaching in the Temple
- D.
Christ's descension into hades
- 15.At what room in the Church does he/she get greeted and where he/she lights candles?
- A.
Nave
- B.
The Hall
- C.
Solea
- D.
Narthex
- 16.What are three things the Church tells us to do during Great Lent?
- A.
Go to Church, give to the poor, and fast
- B.
Fast, go to work, and watch more tv
- C.
Give to the poor, go to Church, write in our journals
- D.
Go to Church, go on a pilgrimage, and listen to podcasts
- 17.In a baby's baptism, what is the last sacrament he/she receives toward the very end of the service?
- A.
Immersion in water
- B.
Holy Eucharist
- C.
Chrismation
- D.
Putting on of new baptismal, white clothing--clothed in Christ
- 18.In the Sacrament of Marriage, the crowns or Stephanos placed on the heads of the couple represent what?
- A.
Royalty in the Kingdom
- B.
Holiness in coming together as one
- C.
Rich in Faith to each other and God
- D.
Glory and honor as king and queen of their own little kingdom, the home, which they rule with wisdom, justice, and integrity
- 19.What is the name of one of the largest Orthodox Churches in the world that is now under Turkish rule that was made into a Mosque and then a museum?
- A.
Agia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
- B.
Church of the Resurrection
- C.
St. George's Orthodox Church
- D.
St. Basil's Cathedral
- 20.Which Orthodox Saint is depicted most often feeding a bear in icons?
- A.
St. Sergius of Radonezh
- B.
St. Seraphim of Sarov
- C.
St. Issac the Syrian
- D.
St. Xenia of St. Petersburg
- 21.How many major fasts are there in the Orthodox Church?
- A.
2
- B.
8
- C.
1
- D.
4
- 22.Which of these animals is permitted in the nave of the Church?
- A.
Cat
- B.
Turtle
- C.
Dog
- D.
Horse
- 23.What priest administered communion to St. Mary of Egypt in the desert?
- A.
St. Anthony the Great
- B.
St. Zosima
- C.
St. Isaac the Syrian
- D.
St. John of Damascus
- 24.What do the bells on the priest's censor represent?
- A.
Twelve tribes of Israel
- B.
Churches
- C.
Twelve Apostles
- D.
Our prayers
- 25.At the tomb of Christ, who was the first Apostle to reach it and look in, but not step in, the tomb of Christ?
- A.
St. Peter
- B.
St. Mark
- C.
St. John
- D.
St. Andrew
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