St. Moses the Strong
What are the three steps of reconciliation?
1. Self-Examination
2. Repentance
3. Confession
Is the liturgy of St. Basil addressed to God the Father or God the Son?
God the Father
What was St. George's job?
He was a soldier in the Roman army.
St. Macrina was described as being pious. What does pious mean?
to be prayerful, spiritual, and Godly
True or False? The Feast of Pentecost is a Jewish Feast that was celebrated during the harvest.
True!
True or False? St. Moses was searching for God his entire life, even when he was a criminal.
TRUE! Many times, he lifted-up his eyes to look to the sun and to talk to it saying, "O Sun! If you are God, let me know it."
True or False?
St. Basil was deeply influenced by the life of the Egyptian monks and became attracted to monasticism as a result of his visit to the Egyptian monasteries.
True!
Why did St. George leave the army?
The Emperor said that everyone in the army had to convert to Christianity but St. George refused.
Why didn't St. Macrina get married?
Her fiance died before the wedding. She promised to never get married after that.
tongues of fire
Before becoming Christian, what was St. Moses known for?
Leading a gang of robbers: killing, stealing, etc.
What is a heresy?
false teachings that are against orthodox beliefs
Who did St. George save when he killed the Dragon?
The King's Daughter
Name Two of St. Macrina's siblings
St. Basil the Great
St. Gregory of Nyssa
St. Peter of Sebaste
What does it mean to speak in tongues? Why was it important that the apostles could speak in tongues?
- speaking in tongues meaning to speak many languages at once
- this allowed the apostles to spread the Gospel to the entire world!
What is the main lesson from the story of St. Moses the Strong's Life? (Hint: starts with an R!)
REPENTANCE
What apostle's writings inspired the Liturgy of St. Basil?
St. Mark
How was St. George martyred?
He was beheaded.
Which saint wrote about the Life of St. Macrina? (Hint: one of her siblings!)
St. Gregory of Nyssa
around 3000
What was St. Moses the Strong's Father of Confession? (Hint: also a saint in the Church!)
St. Isidore
When is St. Basil's Feast Day?
What can you learn from the life of St. George? Explain why.
Being steadfast in your faith, not giving in to peer pressure.
What can we learn from the life of St. Macrina?
Which apostle started the Coptic Church in Egypt?
St. Mark