GREEK ORTHODOX FAITH
When the Roman and Eastern Orthodox church split
What is the Great Schism?
This apostle was the first call by Jesus and is the patron saint of fisherman.
Who is Saint Andrew?
Known for Mastic tree resin & has healing health benefits used in chewing gum, lotions and drinks.
Where is Chios?
According to mythology, Greek Goddess of love was born from sea foam.
Who is Aphrodite?
A dessert served during lent made of sesame paste, honey, nuts and dried fruits.
What is Halvah?
This is the highest in the Eastern Orthodox church.
What is the Patriarch?
He visited Corinth multiple times and built a congregation of believers.
Who is Saint Paul?
Island grouping which forms a circle around Delos.
What is the Cyclades?
Famous sweet dessert wine, one of the oldest in the world.
What is Commandaria?
Vegetable dish of boiled wild greens dressed in olive oil & lemon.
What is Horta?
Wall of icons and religious paintings in churches.
What is Iconostasis?
The patron saint of Thessaloniki.
Who is Saint Demetrios?
The largest Greek Island.
What is Crete?
Famous cheese known for its high melting point is often grilled or fried.
What is Halloumi?
He is known as Wonderworker & modern day saint and his monastery is on Aegina Island.
Who is St. Nektarios?
This is another name of the Archbishop.
What is Metropolitan?
He was a martyr & soldier who was tortured and beheaded for his Christian faith.
Who is Saint George?
In the Ionian Seethes small island is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
What is Lefkada?
Made from minced beef/pork small spiced sausages.
What is sheftalia?
Greek term for Turkish Delight.
What is Lukumi?
This is the first church to get a patriarch outside of the original cities.
What is Moscow?
Former Archbishop who said, "The rich man is not one who is in possession of much".
Who is Saint John Chrysostom?
St. John was exiled to the island and wrote the Book of Revelations.
What is Patmos?
The first bishop of Larnaca appointed by Barnabus and St. Paul.
Who is Lazarus?
Name of the island famous for pistachio nuts.
What is Aegina?