Feast of the Holy Translators Quiz

What is the Feast of the Holy Translators?

• A religious holiday celebrating Armenian independence

• A cultural holiday honoring scholars who translated important texts into Armenian

• A feast for Armenian cuisine

• A festival celebrating Armenian music

Who are the two key figures honored during the Feast of the Holy Translators?

• St. Gregory the Illuminator and St. Mesrop Mashtots

• St. Mesrop Mashtots and St. Sahak Partev

• St. Sahak Partev and St. Nerses the Great

• St. Vartan and St. Anania

In what century did the Feast of the Holy Translators originate?

• 3rd century

• 4th century

• 5th century

• 6th century

Why was the creation of the Armenian alphabet significant?

• It allowed Armenians to write poetry

• It enabled the translation of the Bible and other texts into Armenian

• It made communication with neighboring countries easier

• It helped spread the Armenian language globally

What year is traditionally associated with the creation of the Armenian alphabet?

• 301 AD

• 405 AD

• 451 AD

• 512 AD

How many letters does the Armenian alphabet consist of?

• 24

• 26

• 36

• 38

What type of events are typically included in the celebration of the Feast of the Holy Translators?

• Traditional Armenian music and dance

• Poetry readings and discussions

• Church services with hymns and prayers

• All of the above

When is the Feast of the Holy Translators celebrated?

• On October 12

• The last Sunday of October

• The Saturday closest to October 12

• Every first Saturday of the month

What does the Feast of the Holy Translators emphasize in contemporary Armenian culture?

• The importance of physical strength

• The value of education and the preservation of the Armenian language

• The significance of wealth and prosperity

• The need for political unity

What role did the Holy Translators play in the development of Armenian identity?

• They fought in wars for independence

• They translated texts that helped shape Armenian literature and culture

• They established trade relations with other countries

• They created new art forms in Armenia