Saints
Who was taken up into heaven on a fiery chariot?
Prophet Elijah
"In the beginning was the Word...
and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
How old was Jesus when he was Crucified?
33
Who is our diocesan metropolitan?
H.G. Dr. Thomas Mar Ivanios
This is the time of pray'er...
(Yaachikkendum-Samayamithaa)
And the time of forgiveness;
This is the time of mercy
The time of supplication
Which saint was a deacon and the first to become a martyr?
Who is St. Stephen?
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart..
and lean not on your own understanding."
What year did St. Thomas come to India
AD 52
H.H. Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews 3
Bless'ed are the good servants...
(Yajamaanan varumannera)
Whom when their Lord comes He finds watchful and working In His Great Vineyard Girding himself, - He will serve all those Who have worked from - morning 'til evening. The Father will refresh them; The Son will serve them The Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, will weave crowns Halleluyah - to place on their heads.
Who did Christ see on to road to Damascus, and then went blind?
St. Paul
"For God so loved the world...
that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
City where the Greek Orthodox Church was founded
Costantinople
How many churches are in the Houston area?
7
We remember Your Death - O - Lord (Naadhaa nin mruthiyo-rthengal)
And confess Your Resurrection
And await Your second coming
May Your mercy be on us all
Which saint is known for defeating a dragon and is the patron saint of soldiers?
St. George
"For unto us a Child is born..
unto us a Son is given and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
What Year was the Council of Nicaea?
A.D. 325
How many books of Moses's are there and what are they?
5: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, And Deuteronomy
All shall worship and bless You
(Bhoovaake namikkum ninne)
And each tongue confess Your name,
For You give life to the dead
And good hope to those entombed Halleluyah
Who begins their gospel with "In my first book, O Theophilos"?
St. Luke
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God."
What caused the split between the Greek and Oriental churches?
The Council of Chalcedon
Who is St. Mary's First seminarian?
Ashwin Samuel
Though the fiery ones fear to gaze upon the Lord...
(Agnimayanmaar aare nokkil viracheedunnu)
You have seen Him in Bread and Wine on the Altar
If those clothed in lightning saw him they would be burned
Yet shameful dust stands unveiled when they consume him