St. Gregory
What city was St. Gregory born in?
Neocaesarea
What was St. John's job before he became a disciple of Jesus Christ?
Fisherman
What does pagan mean?
not believing in God, believes in other gods
What were St. John and his brother James nicknamed? Why?
"Sons of thunder" as a display of their strong faith in the work of God without fearing the power of man
Who was St. Gregory's teacher?
Origen
Was St. John martyred?
No, he was the only disciple who did not die a martyr
Tell me the story of how St. Gregory settled a dispute.
Two brothers were fighting over a lake. St. Gregory told them to split it. They were going to fight, so St. Gregory prayed all night. The next morning, the lake was dry, and the brothers split the land.
What books did St. John write in the bible?
The Fourth Gospel according to St. John, the book of Revelation, 3 epistles by his name ( 1st, 2nd, and 3rd John)
How did St. Gregory obey the will of God?
He left his life of solitude when he heard a voice telling him to go be bishop and serve the people
How did St. John follow the will of God?
He left his job/life to follow God as his disciple & he obeyed God on the cross and took St. Mary into his home to take care of her