St.Stephen
He was the first _______ and the first _______.
deacon, martyr
What shape is the holy bread and why?
It's a circle because it represents that God has no beginning or no end.
What happened to Haman after the king figured out he was trying to kill the Jewish people?
Haman got killed
How many people helped him write the stories of the saints?
300 People
Who is the angel that appeared to St. Mary?
Angel Gabriel
What did he see while he was getting stoned?
He saw the heavens open (saw Jesus).
How many holes are there and what do they mean?
There are five holes, and they represent Jesus' five wounds on the cross (two nails in his hands, one nail on his legs, the spear in his side, and the crown of thorns)>
Who is the evil person in the story?
Haman
Where was he from? Where did he move to?
He is from Akfas and he moved to Alexandria (Egypt).
Who did St. Mary serve while she was pregnant?
St.Elizabeth
What did he say while the people were stoning him?
Lord forgive their sins
How many crosses are there in total and what do they represent?
There are 13 in total, the big one represents Jesus and the small 12 represent the twelve disciples.
What is her cousin’s name?
Mordecai
Why do we honor him in our church?
Because he wrote the synaxarion.
What are some other ways to call St. Mary?
Mother of God, The Theotokos, The Virgin
Complete the verse. “With Whom My ____ shall be established; also my ____ shall ______him” (Psalm 89:21)
hand, arm, strengthen
Complete the verse. “He who eats my ____ and drinks my ______ abides in Me, and ____ in him”
flesh, blood, I
Why did Haman plan to kill the Jewish people?
Because Mordecai refused to bow down to him.
Complete the verse. “Remember those who ____ over you, who have ______ the word of God to you, whose ________ follow, considering the _______ of their conduct” (Hebrews 13:7)
rule, spoken, faith, outcome
Complete the verse. “All _______ will call me ______.” (Luke 1:48)
generations, blessed
When do we celebrate St. Stephen’s feast?
1st day of Tobe/ January 9th
What is written on the holy bread?
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal
Complete the verse. “_____the _____ of those who have no other ______” (Esther 14:19)
Heed, voice, hope
When does our church celebrate him?
22nd day of Thoout/ October 2nd
When do we celebrate St. Mary’s feast?
21st day of Tobe/January 29