Holy Myron & Holy Communion
Our Syriac Orthodox Church
Bible Stories
People in the Bible
St. Mark’s
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What is Holy Myron also called?

The Sacrament of Confirmation

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What is the name of our Church?

The Syriac Orthodox Church

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How many Apostles did Jesus choose?

12

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Who built a big boat to save his family and the animals?

Noah

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Who is the priest at St. Mark’s?

Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Chamoun

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When do we receive the Holy Myron?

Right after Baptism

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What language do we use in our Church?

Syriac (the language Jesus spoke)

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Who was given the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven?

St. Peter

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Who was Jesus' mother?

Mary

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Who is our Sunday School principal?

Ms. Ramona Malki

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How many holes are in each piece of Communion bread, and what do they represent?

Five holes, representing Christ’s wounds

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What is the name of the prayer service we attend every Sunday?

The Holy Liturgy (Qurbono)

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Who baptized Jesus?

St. John the Baptist

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Who was Jesus' cousin who baptized people in the Jordan River?

John the Baptist

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Before moving to Paramus, where was St. Mark’s located?

Teaneck, NJ

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What is another name for the Communion bread?

Furshono

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Name one of the 7 Sacraments in our Church.

Baptism, Eucharist, Confession, Marriage, Priesthood, Anointing of the Sick, Chrismation

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Who was swallowed by a big fish?

Jonah

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What did Saint Thomas say when he saw Jesus after doubting His resurrection?

“My Lord and my God!”

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What time does Sunday School begin?

After we receive Holy Communion

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What do the olive oil and balsam oil in Holy Myron represent?

Olive oil represents Jesus' humanity, and balsam oil represents His divinity

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Who was the first Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church?

St. Peter

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What was the first miracle Jesus performed?

Turning water into wine

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Who was the tax collector that climbed a tree to see Jesus?

Zacchaeus

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What is the name of the hall where we have church events?

Syriac Community Hall

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