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The Russian Orthodox Church Trivia Quiz

The Russian Orthodox Church is steeped in cultural tradition and has millions of members around the world. Here is a look at the history of this denomination. Thanks, hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
279,075

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these saints brought the Orthodox faith to Russia and the Ukraine in the ninth century A.D.? Hint

Kuksha

Sergius

Vladimir

Tikhon

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Question 2 of 10

2. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio, was the scene for the filming of several scenes in what American movie? Hint

The Deer Hunter

Heaven Help Us

The Graduate

Two Mules for Sister Sara

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which architectural feature is typical of Russian Orthodox churches? Hint

Onion dome

Elaborate fountains in front of the building

Gargoyles

No windows

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Russian prayer "Otche Nash" is known in English as what? Hint

The Jesus Prayer

Hail Mary

Our Father

The General Confession

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra stands near Moscow and is very important to the Church. What type of building is it? Hint

Maker of church supplies

Monastery

University

Publisher

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Question 6 of 10

6. An important locale for the Russian Orthodox Church is Valaam Monastery. It is situated on an island in a lake. What lake is this? Hint

Lake Seliger

Lake Brosno

Lake Ladoga

Lake Nyuk

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Question 7 of 10

7. What event in 2006 caused great damage to Trinity Cathedral in St. Petersburg, and necessitated extensive repairs to the building? Hint

Vandalism

Earthquake

Fire

Snowstorm

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Orthodox Church of which of the following countries obtained independence from the Russian Orthodox Church in 1923? Hint

Poland

Armenia

Croatia

Finland

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Question 9 of 10

9. On June 10, 1990, who ascended to the title of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia? Hint

Alexius II

Ignatius IV

Pimen I

Theophilos III

10. In the 17th Century, the Russian Patriarch Nikon instituted a number of liturgical reforms. This made him unpopular with a group of the congregants, who formed a dissident faction. What was this group called? Hint

Renegades

Historic Church

Progressives

Old Believers

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1. Which of these saints brought the Orthodox faith to Russia and the Ukraine in the ninth century A.D.?

Answer: Vladimir

St. Vladimir was the Prince of Kievan Rus. He converted to Orthodox Christianity in 988, and great numbers of the public followed suit, in what became known as the Baptism of Kiev. His feast day is July 15.

2. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio, was the scene for the filming of several scenes in what American movie?

Answer: The Deer Hunter

The film was released in 1978. It was directed by Michael Cimino. The cathedral is part of the Orthodox Church in America, a denomination with Russian heritage but which conducts its services in English. St. Theodosius was the site of the elaborate and beautiful wedding scenes in the film.

3. Which architectural feature is typical of Russian Orthodox churches?

Answer: Onion dome

The domes may be covered by metal leaf. They are topped by an Eastern-style three-bar cross.

4. The Russian prayer "Otche Nash" is known in English as what?

Answer: Our Father

Most prayers at an Orthodox service are sung or chanted. The "Our Father" appears in Luke 11:2-4.

5. The Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra stands near Moscow and is very important to the Church. What type of building is it?

Answer: Monastery

The first monastery on that site was built in the 14th century. It was closed by the Soviets in 1920 but deeded back to the Church in 1945.

6. An important locale for the Russian Orthodox Church is Valaam Monastery. It is situated on an island in a lake. What lake is this?

Answer: Lake Ladoga

The monastery is renowned for its choir. They have recorded several albums.

7. What event in 2006 caused great damage to Trinity Cathedral in St. Petersburg, and necessitated extensive repairs to the building?

Answer: Fire

The event took place on August 25, 2006. There were no injuries. The central dome and another cupola took the worst of the damage.

8. The Orthodox Church of which of the following countries obtained independence from the Russian Orthodox Church in 1923?

Answer: Finland

The country of Finland had declared independence from Russia in 1917. Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki receives about half a million visitors a year. Most are tourists; the actual Orthodox Church membership in Finland numbers about 58,000.

9. On June 10, 1990, who ascended to the title of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia?

Answer: Alexius II

His given name was Aleksei Ridiger. His residence is in Peredelkino, outside Moscow.

Answer: Old Believers

Nikon -- later to be known as St. Nikon by the canonical Russian Church -- altered elements of the liturgy from the phrasing of the Creed to the placement of the fingers during the Sign of the Cross. The Old Believers refused to recognize these decisions.

In 1905, Tsar Nicholas II signed an edict allowing the sect, and other religious minorities, to build its own churches and operate freely. In 1971 the Moscow Patriarchate revoked the excommunication it had placed on the Old Believers. Communities of the latter group still exist today, in the United States, Canada and Australia, as well as parts of Eastern Europe.

Source: Author neon000

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