Obsure Catholic Trivia

Though not considered an ecumenical council, this was the first church council.

The earliest pope to never be canonized.

This document, which translates to "on his own impulse", is promulgated by the pope. It was first seen in 1484 and a more recent example is Pope Francis' Traditionis custodes (2019).

In 2013, Pope Benedict XVI was the first pope to voluntarily resign since this pope's resignation in 1294.

He translated the bible into Latin in 382.

He replaced Judas.

What liturgical color is exclusively used only twice a year?

These Greek letters have been used since antiquity as symbolism for Jesus, as they are the first two letters of the word Christ.

He is the protomartyr.

This long word, literally meaning consisting of four letters, is used to describe the Hebrew theonym YHWH.

During the middle ages, some theologians, particularly many from France, tried to make this the official eighth sacrament.

During what point in the liturgical year are Catholics obliged to receive communion at least once according to Canon Law?

This practice of dipping the host in the consecrated wine is more common among eastern rites.

As a symbol of a deacon's call to service, their dalmatic has this, while a priest's chasuble does not.