Questions about Theophany 

QUESTION 1

When is Theophany celebrated?  What does it commemorate?  What is another name for this feast? 

QUESTION 2

Retell the story of the baptism of Christ.  Which Evangelists report it?

QUESTION 3

Why was Christ baptized?

QUESTION 4

What happened immediately after the Lord's baptism?  What can we infer from this?

QUESTION 5
 
Where did the Lord go after His baptism?  What happened?  What may we infer from this?  Another significant event happened while the Lord was away.  What was it? 


QUESTION 6

Why did St John the Baptist baptize?

QUESTION 7

What major event in Israel points to baptism?  Are there others? 


QUESTION 8

Name at least five Theophanies in the Old Testament and one besides the baptism of the Lord in the NT 

QUESTION 9

The pastor visits the homes of all his parishioners and the days shortly following.  Why?  How should one make ready for this visit?

QUESTION 10

What is the fasting typicon for every day from Nativity up to and including Theophany?