A Liturgical Quiz

Nice quiz! I\'m going to have to research a few of these. Mark.

I look forward to the answers!

voxstefani, you did quite well! Here are the answers: 1. Which of the following hymns was originally associated with the rite of Baptism? B. \"We have Seen the True Light\" This was sung by the newly baptized in the days when baptisms occurred en masse in large bodies of water. It was later incorporated into the Liturgy as a hymn of thanksgiving after the Eucharist. 2. In Matins, there is a recurring cycle of Gospel readings. How many readings are in this cycle? C. 11 3. What is one of the rare occasions during the church year when the usual Cherubic Hymn is replaced with a different text? A. Holy Thursday The only other time we substitute the Cherubic Hymn when Chrysostom\'s or Basil\'s Liturgy is celebrated is Holy Saturday. Of course the Presanctified Liturgy also uses a different text. 4. Which hymn is really a poetic rewording of parts of the Creed? D. \"O Only-Begotten Son\" 5. Which of the following hymns was described by St. Basil the Great as being \"so old, we don\'t know where it comes from\"? B. \"Gladsome Light\" 6. Here\'s an appropriate question with the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos coming up: What phrase dates from the time of the Dormition, being spontaneously exclaimed by the Apostles when the Theotokos appeared to them shortly after she reposed? B. \"Most Holy Theotokos, save us\" The Apostles were celebrating the Eucharistic meal together, saving a portion for Christ if He appeared, as the would always do, when the Theotokos appeared to them a few days after she reposed. It is also from this incident that we reserve a portion of the consecrated Lamb in her honor. \"Mother Mary comes to me...\" is a quote from the Beatles\' song \"Let It Be\"...thought I\'d inject at least a little humor here. 7. In Matins, the hymns that are associated with the cycle of Gospels in Question2, and are based on each of those Gospel readings, are called? (in Greek) E. Both C and D Which of the following hymns is mentioned in the written proceedings of the 4th Ecumenical Council as having been sung there? (This was centuries before any known written musical notation, BTW) A. \"Holy God\" 9. The word \"Alleluia\", which means \"Praise ye the Lord\", when used liturgically, usually signifies what? B. That what preceded it was a direct quote from Scripture In Greek practice, we don\'t sing Alleluia for the communion hymn of Pascha specifically for this reason. The Alleluia is not included in the Pentecostarion for this hymn and in Greek practice, it is not supposed to be sung. I understand that in Russian practice, the Alleluia is included. But think about the other times it is sung: after the Epistle, after certain other hymns that come from Scripture, etc. 10. The Small Entrance (with the Gospel) signifies what? D. All of the above

1. B 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. D Just guesses mostly...

Hey, I only got two wrong!