St. George (his life)
What was St. George's profession before becoming a martyr?
A soldier
What did St. George boldly refuse to do in front of Diocletian?
Worship idols
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What shapes can the church be?
Cross, arc, circle
What does white symbolize in church garments?
Purity
In what country was St. George born?
Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey)
How many times was St. George martyred and brought back to life?
3 times
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
What is the Coptic name of the sanctuary where the altar is located?
Haikal
Why is the holy bread in the shape of a circle?
Christ has no beginning and no end (eternity)
What was the name of St. George's father?
Anastasius
What happened to the idol statue when St. George prayed in prison?
It melted/ fell/ broke
Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Judas
What is the name of the vessel that holds the Holy Body of Christ during the Liturgy?
The paten
What does the dome on top of the church usually represent?
Heaven
Who was the Roman emperor that ordered his persecution?
Diocletian
What animal is usually shown under St. George’s horse in his icon and what does it represent?
Dragon represent the devil/ evil
What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding of Cana?
Turned water into wine
What is the cloth that covers the paten and chalice?
Prospharine
What does the red curtain in front of the sanctuary symbolize?
The blood of Christ
What did St. George do with his inheritance before declaring his faith?
gave it to the poor and needy
What happened to the empress after she heard St. George's testimony?
She believed in Christ and was martyred
What disciple doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw him?
Thomas
What is the name of the special box on the altar that holds the Body of Christ?
The tabernacle (or arc)
How many litanies are prayed during the liturgy of the Word? Bonus: name them
5 (peace, fathers, assemblies, place, oblations)