Orthodoxy in America
The first Orthodox Cathedral was established in what would become this US State
What is Alaska?
The man and saint who baptized Jesus Christ
Who is Saint John the Baptist?
The most celebrated liturgy in the Byzantine rite has the name of this saint
Who is Saint John Chrysostom?
This city is the second most populous in New England
What is Worcester?
This popular saint is the patron saint of the Albanian Archdiocese.
Who is St. George?
“When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold; the heavens were opened to Him, and saw the Spirit of God descending like a...”
What is a dove?
This 4th century bishop and defender of Orthodoxy famously slapped Arius at the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
Who is Saint Nicholas of Myra?
This Massachusetts island, the largest in the state and a popular vacation spot, is located south of Cape Cod
What is Matha’s Vineyard?
This saint was the first martyr in America.
St. Juvenal(y) of Alaska
Theophany is also known by this name in Western Christianity, and sometimes in the East
What is the Feast of the Epiphany?
Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom, are known collectively as:
Who are the Three Holy Hierarchs?
This famous Massachusetts landmark commemorates the Pilgrims' landing in 1620
What is Plymouth Rock?
Dated about 20 years before Russian colonization of Alaska, the first Orthodox community was established in this US State
What is Florida?
The old testament book, known also as the “Fifth Gospel”, was authored by this prophet
Who is the Prophet Isaiah?
At just over 1000m, this mountain holds the tallest peak in the state
What is Mount Greylock?
This orthodox parish is the oldest in Worcester.
What is St. George?
St Spyridon - October 15 1914
St Mary’s Assumption - August 13 1911
St George - 1902
In the Armenian Oriental Church, this major event in Christ’s life is also celebrated at the same time as the Theophany
What is the Nativity?
This prophet, after watching a pagan ritual for hours, mocked the unresponsive god Baal to his priests, joking that Baal was too busy sleeping
Who is the Prophet Elijah?
The first governor of the independent Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Who is John Hancock?