Saints
This apostle was a tax collector before following Christ.
Who is St. Matthew?
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
What is Philippians 4:13?
This service is held on Saturday evening in preparation for Sunday Liturgy.
What is Great Vespers?
This feast commemorates Christ’s baptism in the Jordan. Also give the date.
What is Theophany (Epiphany)?
January 6th
On Pascha, we greet each other with these words.
What is “Christ is Risen!” / “Truly He is Risen!”
This saint wrote the Divine Liturgy celebrated during most Sundays of the year.
Who is St. John Chrysostom?
Matthew 6: 34 “Do not ..."
Finish the verse.
"... worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”
On this day of Lent, the Orthodox Church commemorates the restoration of icons.
What is the Sunday of Orthodoxy (First Sunday of Lent)?
This feast commemorates the birth of the Theotokos. give the date.
What is the Nativity of the Theotokos?
September 8
This weekly Lenten service includes Psalms, prostrations, and no consecration of the Eucharist.
What is the Presanctified Liturgy?
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
What is John 14:6?
This vestment is worn by the priest and symbolizes the garment of salvation.
What is the sticharion?
This feast commemorates when Christ revealed His divine glory to His disciples.
Bonus: Where did it happen?
What is the Feast of the Transfiguration?
Bonus: Mount Tabor
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
What is Psalm 23:1?
This feast honors the finding of the True Cross by St. Helen.
Bonus: give the date
What is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?
Bonus: September 14
In the Divine Liturgy, this moment signifies the transformation of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the Epiclesis?
This Lenten prayer, attributed to a Syrian saint, is known for its deep repentance and physical prostrations.
What is the Prayer of St. Ephraim?