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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Northwest side (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Emperor Nero (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who established the first Coptic Orthodox churches outside of Egypt?

<p>Pope Cyril IV (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Who was the first bishop of Jerusalem?

<p>St. James the Apostle (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>The Eastern Orthodox churches (C)</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 (B)</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) (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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