Life of Moses
Moses has a brother and his name is...
Aaron
What was the first plague that came upon Egypt?
Changing water into blood
What was the mountain that Moses received the 10 Commandments?
Mount Sinai
Where was St. Nicholas born?
In Patara in Lycia
At what age did St. Nicolas start to study the sacred sciences
Which Hoos in Tesbeha (midnight praises) is about Moses?
1st Hoos
What is the last plague that came upon Egypt?
The first born was killed
What Sea did Moses and the Israelites cross to escape Egypt?
The Red Sea
Who was the Emperor at the time of St. Nicholas?
Emperor Constantine
Tell me what St. Nicolas did when he heard about the citizen of Parara who lost all his money, and had 3 daughters who he couldn't get too marry.
When St. Nicolas heard this, he took a bag of gold and through it in the open window of the man at night when no one can see him. The oldest girl was married, and St. Nicolas did the same thing again when the younger girls needed to be married.
Name 3 things that the Israelites complained about?
Moses and Aaron, water, manna (bread), leaving Egypt, not having meat
What is Passover?
This Jewish holiday celebrates the Israelites’ freedom after the plagues and their escape from Egypt.
What did God give to the Israelites to eat in the desert for 40 years?
The Manna
What is the name of the capital city where St. Nicholas became bishop?
Myra
What happened when St. Nicolas became bishop?
He was seized, and tortured, and was prisoned for preaching the word of God.
Why did Moses run away?
He killed an Egyptian
Why did God sent the 10 plagues to Egypt?
To free the Israelites from slavery. To demonstrate God’s power and authority over Pharaoh. To discredit the Egyptian gods. To fulfill God’s covenant with the Israelites.
Why was Moses upset at the Israelites when he returned from the mountain?
They made a golden calf to worship
Which Council was St. Nicholas part of?
The Council of Nicea
How did St. Nicolas die, and where was he buried.
His death is unanimous, and he was buried in Myra.
What is the burning bush a symbol of? Why was it never "consumed"?
It was a symbol of St. Mary who was pregnant with Jesus Christ; His fire of divinity did not "burn" her virginity
Name 7 of the 10 plagues?
Water turned to blood. Frogs. lice. Flies. Livestock disease. Boils. Hail. Locusts. Darkness. Death of the firstborn.
What happened on the third day the Israelites were camping in the desert?
There was thunder and lightning and a thick cloud covered the mountain; God descended on the mountain as fire
How many times would St. Nicholas take nourishment according to the canons?
Only once on Wednesdays and Fridays and in the evening
What was the name of the Governor who imprisoned the three innocent men, and why did he try to execute them?
His name is Governor Eustathius, and he too a bribe to execute the three innocent men.