Saints & Missionaries
Saint for whom a holiday in February is named
Who is St. Valentine?
His name was changed to Paul.
Who is Saul?
An evil Roman emperor who played the lyre while Rome burned
Who is Nero?
Well preserved bible documents found by a shepherd boy.
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Roman city destroyed by a volcano in AD 79.
What is Pompeii?
North African Saint who moved the world through his writings, known for his intelligence
St. Augustine of Hippo
The first Christian martyr
Who was Stephen?
Roman Emperor who moved the capitol to Byzantium, Turkey (modern day Istanbul) which quickly became known as Constantinople.
Constantine I
Jewish historian of the 1st century
Who was Josephus?
Creator of the religion of Islam.
Who is Mohammed?
Captured by pirates as a boy he returned the country he had escaped from to tell them about Jesus
Who is St. Patrick?
Well known creed passed down by the early church and still used today.
What is the Apostle's Creed?
Roman Emperor known for first sharing the Roman Empire but also for trying to wipe out the Christian faith
Who was Diocletian?
The name of a massive fortress in Israel with a sad history.
What is Masada?
Fierce warrior who attacked the Roman Empire and who's people relied on horses for their livelihood
Who was Attila the Hun?
Missionary to Scotland who set up monasteries for teaching.
Who was Columba?
The year of Pentecost.
What is AD 33?
Celtic king who has many tales surrounding his life including his knights and their round table and the search for the Holy Grail.
Who was King Arthur?
The year the Jewish Temple was destroyed by the Romans at the end of the First Jewish Revolt.
What is AD 70?
During the golden age of this country advancements were made in astronomy, chemistry and ironmaking.
What is India?
Apostle to Germany who is credited with shaping the tradition of Christmas trees.
Who is St. Boniface?
Document signed by Constantine ensuring freedom from persecution for all Christians.
Edict of Milan
King of England who created common laws based on the Ten Commandments to help unite the seven kingdoms in England and also restored education.
Who was Alfred the Great?
Legendary leader of the Second Jewish Revolt who claimed to be the Messiah but was killed in battle.
Who was Bar-Kokba?
Japanese ruler who brought Buddhism to his country as well writing a constitution and bringing a centralized government.
Who was Prince Shook?