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Great Lent & Holy Week
100
The current flag of Greece has this many stripes.
What is Nine?
100
Of the five ancient patriarchates, the one located in this city is the only one no longer in communion with the Orthodox Church.
What is Rome?
100
This MLB mascot was famously the first mascot to be ejected from a game in 1989, after Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda complained to the umpires that he was jumping on the dugout roof. His original team no longer exists, but he is now an NHL mascot for a different team.
Who is Youppi!
100
In this 2010 film, she was part of an ensemble cast including Jessica Alba, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey, and Taylor Lautner, who she dated for a brief period.
What is "Valentine's Day"?
100
This Apostle was a tax collector before he chose to follow Christ.
Who is Matthew
100
This insect tastes with its feet.
What is a butterfly?
100
On Lazarus Saturday, we remember the raising of Jesus' friend Lazarus, who had been dead for this many days.
What is four?
200
Is Greece slightly smaller, the same, or slightly bigger in size than the state of Alabama
What is slightly smaller
200
Together with St. Methodios, this saint is known as the "Englightener of the Slavs"
Who is St. Cyril?
200
This MLB umpire who retired in May 2024 was involved in several controversial incidents and was widely criticized by players, coaches, and fans. He finished the 2023 regular season as the lowest-rated umpire in baseball.
Who is Ángel Hernández?
200
Appearing on the TIME Person of the Year cover for 2023, Swift featured her ragdoll cat named after this fictional character who ages backwards.
Who is Benjamin Button?
200
This apostle was crucified on an X-cross
Who is Saint Andrew
200
This is the strongest bone in the body.
What is the Femur?
200
On the fifth Friday of Great Lent, we pray this church service.
What is the Akathist?
300
This is the second tallest mountain in Greece
What is Mount Smolikas
300
St. Gregory of Nyssa was the younger brother of this one of the Three Hierarchs.
Who is St. Basil the Great?
(He was also friends with St. Gregory the Theologian!)
300
Arguably the second-most popular in the world after soccer, this sport has defensive positions named gully, silly mid-off, and deep mid wicket.
What is cricket?
300
This holiday song is one of the only tracks from her discography that she never performed during her 149-show Eras Tour.
What is "Christmas Tree Farm"?
300
This apostle was Crucified upside down.
Who is Peter
300
Name this animal.
What is a Red Panda
300
St. John of the Ladder was the author of a book called this.
What is "The Ladder"?
400
Saint Andrew's Cathedral is located in this city.
What is Patras
400
The church pictured here is dedicated to this.
What is the Holy Wisdom of God? (NOT Saint Sophia)
400
Together with ice hockey, this sport involving balls, sticks, and goals is one of two national sports of Canada.
What is lacrosse?
400
This NFL running back was drafted by the Detroit Lions, played a year in Philadelphia, signed with the Chicago Bears in 2024, and shares the same last name as Taylor.
Who is D'Andre Swift?
400
Saint Thomas traveled to this country to preach and established seven churches. This country's Christians are sometimes called 'Saint Thomas Christians'.
What is India
400
This is the most popular car color in the United States.
What is white?
400
The Hymn of Kassiani is chanted on this day of Holy Week.
What is Holy Tuesday evening (technically Holy Wednesday)
500
Greece shares a border with these four countries. (must get all four right to get the points)
What is Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia and Turkey
500
The monastery at the base of Mount Sinai, where Moses received the 10 Commandments, is dedicated to this female saint.
Who is St. Katherine?
500
In 1971, this boxer gave Muhammad Ali his first ever loss in the realm of professional boxing.
Who is Joe Frazier?
500
Swift has collaborated with many musicians over her career, including this indie folk band whose name comes from a French phrase meaning "good winter." (This is one of Mr. John's favorite musical groups.)
Who is Bon Iver?
500
These three apostles witnessed the Transfiguration of Christ on the mountain.
Who are Peter, James the great, and John?
500
This is the largest desert in the world.
What is Antarctica?
500
At first, St. Mary of Egypt was barred from entering a church and venerating this sacred relic because of her sinful life. She was later able to enter as she repented for her sins.
What is the Holy Cross?