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The Russian Orthodox Church

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Introduction:
"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."


1. Which of these saints brought the Orthodox faith to Russia and the Ukraine in the ninth century A.D.?
    Pyotr and Sergius
    Cyril and Methodius
    Tikhon and Makarius
    Innocent and Kuksha


2. St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio, was the scene for the filming of several scenes in what American movie?
    The Graduate
    Two Mules for Sister Sara
    Heaven Help Us
    The Deer Hunter


3. Which architectural feature is typical of Russian Orthodox churches?
    No windows
    Gargoyles
    Onion dome
    Elaborate fountains in front of the building


4. The Russian prayer "Ochte Nash" is known in English as what?
    The Jesus Prayer
    Hail Mary
    Our Father
    The General Confession


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


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?
    Lake Ladoga
    Lake Nyuk
    Lake Brosno
    Lake Seliger


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


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


9. On June 10, 1990, who ascended to the title of Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia?
    Pimen I
    Alexius II
    Ignatius IV
    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?
    Renegades
    Old Believers
    Progressives
    Historic Church


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