Feast Days
What is the first day of the liturgical new year called?
What is the longest chapter in 1 Corinthians and how many verses? (NO HALF POINTS) (100)
Chapter 15, 58 verses
Who is the Father of Christian Monasticism?
St. Anthony the Great
How many tones are there?
8
How many years has Sam Achen been in California?
14 years
Which Feast Day occurs during the Great Fast that supersedes everything including Holy Week?
The Annunciation to St. Mary (March 25th)
What is the name of the soldier who journeys with St. Paul named in Phillippians?
Epaphroditus
Who created the first choir?
St. Ephrem the Syrian
What are the themes of each day of the week? NO PARTIAL POINTS
Monday & Tuesday - Repentance
Wednesday - Theotokos
Thursday - Saints
Friday - Cross
Saturday - Departed
Sunday - Resurrection
How many cars has Sam Achen gone through in the last year? Name the Color/Make/Model (NO PARTIAL POINTS)
3 --> Gray Tesla Model 3, Green Ford Mach-E, White Ford F-150 Lightning
What are the seven Feasts of Christ? NO PARTIAL POINTS
Nativity, Circumcision, Baptism, Presentation, Resurrection, Ascension, Transfiguration
What are the Prison Epistles? (NO PARTIAL POINTS)
Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon
Who is known as the Flute of the Holy Spirit?
St. Jacob of Serugh (or Sarug)
During the blessing of the censor, which part of the Trinity is represented when the priest holds two chains? What does it signify?
The Son --> He was both fully God and fully Man
What university did Sam Achen attend for undergrad?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
What are the three Feast Days of St. Thomas? NO PARTIAL POINTS
Dec 18th & 21st, July 3rd
Who was the oldest man in the bible?
Methuselah
Which Saint do we get the Easter egg from?
St. Mary Magdalene
What are the seven liturgical cycles? NO PARTIAL POINTS
Annunciation, Epiphany, Great Lent, Resurrection, Pentecost, Transfiguration, Holy Cross
What is Sam Achen’s favorite NHL team?
Chicago Blackhawks
How many annunciation days do we celebrate? NO PARTIAL POINTS
3 --> Annunciation of St. Mary (Twice), Annunciation to Zachariah
What are the Hebrew names of the men thrown into the furnace in the book of Daniel?
Which two saints are depicted as being crucified facing each other?
Sts. Timothy and Maura
What two Greek words for the word Liturgy?
Leitos - Public
Ergon - Work
What is Achen’s go to Homeboy Coffee order?
Homeboy Cold Brew Latte w/ Cream Top