Orthodox Christianity Trivia
From icons to incense, see if your Orthodox knowledge is divine—or due for confession.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
In which town do Matthew and Luke place the birth of Jesus?
Bethlehem
What short, formulaic prayer in Eastern Orthodox spirituality begins, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,” and continues with a plea for mercy?
Jesus Prayer
What is the Orthodox feast commemorating Mary’s death and her being taken into heavenly life called?
Dormition
Which Church Father is associated with the most commonly celebrated form of the Byzantine Divine Liturgy?
John Chrysostom
Which ruler is traditionally credited with making Christianity the official faith of Kievan Rus’ around 988?
Vladimir the Great