Ruth & Naomi
This disaster in Bethlehem first drove Naomi, her husband, and her two sons to live in the land of Moab.
Famine
What is the name of Abigail's husband? He was a wealthy but harsh man from Carmel whose name means "fool."
This Egyptian city was home to Mary of Egypt during the many sinful years before her conversion.
Alexandria
Which archangel announced to Mary that she would conceive the Son of God?
Gabriel
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Ruth spoke the words "Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God" to who?
Naomi
This future king rode out with 400 armed men, intending to kill Nabal's household, until Abigail met him with gifts of food.
King David
Mary tried to enter a church in Jerusalem during this feast but was invisibly held back, which began her repentance. What was the feast?
The feast of the cross
This Greek title for Mary, meaning "God-bearer," was formally upheld at the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. What is the title?
Theotokos
What appeared in the sky after Jesus got baptized?
A Dove
Who was the wealthy relative of Naomi's late husband who allowed Ruth to collect grain in his fields?
Boaz
How many days passed before the LORD struck Nabal, and he died?
10 Days
After crossing this river, Mary lived alone in the desert for over forty years.
The Jordan River
What are the names of St. Mary's parents?
Joachim and Anna
For how many days did Jesus fast alone in the wilderness before Satan came to tempt Him?
40 Days
Boaz married Ruth by fulfilling this role, in which a near relative redeems land and preserves a dead man's family line. What is the role known as?
Kinsman-redeemer
Without telling her husband, Abigail quickly packed provisions, including 200 loaves of bread and five dressed sheep, and loaded them onto these animals.
Donkeys
This monk met Mary in the desert, gave her Holy Communion, and returned a year later to bury her body.
Saint Zosima
What was the name of the relative that Saint Mary visited after the Annunciation? Hint: (The mother of John the Baptist)
Elizabeth
What was the event where Jesus performed His first miracle?
The wedding of Cana Galilee
Who was the son of Ruth and Boaz who became the grandfather of King David?
Obed
The name Abigail translates to________
My Father is joy
What animal appeared and helped Zosima dig Mary's grave in the desert?
Lion
How long is the official Fast of St. Mary observed in August?
15 days
What mountain did Jesus ascend from?
The mount of olives