The Significance of the Church
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Which cities were the first apostolic sees established by the Apostles?

  • Rome, Constantinople, Jerusalem
  • Jerusalem, Antioch, Alexandria (correct)
  • Alexandria, Rome, Jerusalem
  • Antioch, Rome, Alexandria
  • Who was the first bishop of Jerusalem?

  • St. Mark
  • St. James the Apostle (correct)
  • St. Barnabas
  • St. Stephen
  • Which city was considered the cultural capital of the world at the time of the apostles?

  • Jerusalem
  • Alexandria (correct)
  • Antioch
  • Rome
  • According to the text, what is the meaning of the word 'nave' in Latin?

    <p>Ship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the Baptistery be built in relation to the Church entrance?

    <p>Northwest side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Bethlehem' refer to in the context of the Church?

    <p>The place for holy bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message about time management in the text?

    <p>Time is a limited resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which shape is used to symbolize the eternal nature of the Church?

    <p>A circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the iconostasis in the Orthodox Church?

    <p>To represent the unity of the Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of facing the East when praying in the Orthodox Church?

    <p>It is the direction of the sunrise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Sanctuary in the Orthodox Church?

    <p>To represent Heaven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which emperor reigned during the time when St. Mark preached in Alexandria?

    <p>Emperor Nero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Council of Chalcedon?

    <p>The churches split into two groups: non-Chalcedonian churches and Chalcedonian churches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the first Coptic Orthodox churches outside of Egypt?

    <p>Pope Cyril IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the Greek word 'εκκλησία' which is translated as 'church'?

    <p>A place of gathering and joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which three cities were the first apostolic sees established by the Apostles?

    <p>Jerusalem, Antioch, and Alexandria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first bishop of Jerusalem?

    <p>St. James the Apostle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was considered the cultural capital of the world at the time of the apostles?

    <p>Alexandria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the significance of the iconostasis in the Orthodox Church?

    <p>It represents the unity between Heaven and the saints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the chancel in the Orthodox Church?

    <p>To separate the sanctuary from the nave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of facing the East when praying in the Orthodox Church?

    <p>It is the direction from which the sun rises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which churches were considered non-Chalcedonian churches?

    <p>The Oriental Orthodox churches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the Pillar of Faith in the Church of Alexandria?

    <p>St. Cyril</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which churches split from the Chalcedonian churches in the 11th century?

    <p>The Eastern Orthodox churches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main purpose of the Baptistery in the Orthodox Church?

    <p>To baptize new Christians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the Baptistery be built in relation to the Church entrance?

    <p>At the northwest side of the Church (left side of entrance)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what does the term 'Bethlehem' refer to in the context of the Church?

    <p>The birthplace of Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the danger of having too much idle time according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the main message about time management?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should we do with the time God has given us?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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