Nativity
Where is Bethlehem?
A group of educated priests from Persia followed a ______ which led them to the house where Jesus was born.
What is a star?
This saint is known as the "Forerunner" because he prepared the way for Jesus.
Who is St. John the Baptist?
This is the traditional name for the group of educated priests from Persia who determined that the King of the Judeans had been born.
Who are the Magi (or Wise Men)?
On the night that Jesus was born, this group of workers saw an angel of the Lord while the glory of the Lord shone around them.
What are the shepherds?
What is a dove?
After after being born, Jesus was laid this type of bin that is typically used to contain food for livestock and other domesticated animals.
What is a manger?
What is darkness?
Jesus was baptized in this body of water.
What is the Jordan River?
After Jesus was born, visitors from Persia came from the East and gave these three gifts to Jesus.
What are gold, frankincense and myrrh?
The main Orthodox hymn along with the Book of the Prophet Malachi identifies Jesus as the _____ of Righteousness that will rise with healing.
What is the Sun?
After Jesus was baptized, the voice of God the Father could be heard saying "This is my ______ Son in whom I am well pleased."
What is beloved?
As depicted in the iconography and hymnography of the Orthodox Tradition, Mary gave birth to Jesus while staying in this type of geological structure
What is a cave?
The name "Epiphany" comes from the Greek word "ἐπιφαίνω / epiphaino" which means "to shine upon." Meanwhile, "theos" is the Greek word for "God." Thus a "Theophany" happens when God shines light upon God's own self so that God becomes _______?
What is visible or revealed or manifest?
In some versions of the Epiphany Baptism icon, Jesus is shown stomping on this creature.
What is a snake?