North American Orthodoxy
This state was home to the first U.S. Orthodox presence, established by a mission of Russian monks.
What is Alaska?
This "Precursor" and cousin of Jesus is the one who performed His baptism in the Jordan.
Who is St. John the Baptist?
From the Greek for "common work," this is the primary Eucharistic service celebrated every Sunday.
What is the Divine Liturgy?
At a wedding in Cana, Jesus performed His first public miracle by turning water into this.
What is wine?
Established at the first two Ecumenical Councils, this remains the definitive statement of faith for the Orthodox.
What is the Nicene Creed?
Per the 2020 census, this "Keystone State" boasts the highest number of Orthodox parishes in the country.
What is Pennsylvania?
His reputation for secret gift-giving and protection of sailors evolved into the modern-day Santa Claus.
Who is St. Nicholas?
This ornate screen or wall of icons separates the sanctuary from the nave.
What is the iconostasis?
Consisting of just two words, this shortest verse in the Bible describes Jesus’ reaction to the death of Lazarus.
What is "Jesus Wept"?
This 4th-century martyr, an expert in philosophy, is the Patroness of Students and the OCF.
Who is St. Katherine of Alexandria?
This current Archbishop leads the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA.
Who is Archbishop Daniel?
This 4th-century Roman Emperor ended the persecution of Christians with the Edict of Milan.
Who is Constantine the Great?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
On the Feast of the Transfiguration in August, parishes traditionally bring this type of food to be blessed.
What is fruit? or What are Grapes?
Traditionally, a physician and travel companion of St. Paul, he authored the third Gospel and the Book of Acts.
Who is St. Luke?
This landmark year is usually cited as the start of the "Great Schism" between East and West.
What is 1054?
Canonized in 2024, this priest’s wife became the first female saint of North America.
Who is St. Olga of Kwethluk?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Known as the "Apostles to the Slavs," these two brothers developed an alphabet to translate the Scriptures.
Who are Ss. Cyril and Methodius?
This service, held during Holy Week, is dedicated to the Passover Supper, and the Gospel readings focus on the events leading up to Christ's Passion.
What is Holy Thursday?
From the cross, Christ quoted the opening line of this Old Testament Psalm.
What is Psalm 22?
This ecumenical council reaffirmed the veneration of icons.
What is the 7th ecumenical council?
Though his relics rest in a "Village" in Pennsylvania, he was the first Orthodox bishop consecrated on U.S. soil.
Who is St. Raphael of Brooklyn?
This "Melodist" is the patron saint of chanters and is credited with the kontakion form.
Who is St. Romanos?
This complex liturgical book provides the "rule" or "rubrics" for how services are combined throughout the year.
What is the Typikon?
In one of his letters, St. Paul compares Christian Baptism to this Old Testament event involving Moses.
What is the passing of the Red Sea? or What is Circumcision?
In this year, St. Vladimir converted to Orthodoxy and converted Russia to Orthodoxy.
What is 988?