Saint Stories
This saint is remembered for her great wisdom and is often honored with her three daughters, Faith, Hope, and Love.
Who is St Sophia
Jesus spend this many days in the wilderness fasting and praying.
What is 40 days.
This is the season of fasting, prayer, and repentance that prepares us for Pascha.
What is Great Lent?
: This is the main Sunday service where we receive Holy Communion.
What is Divine Liturgy?
I am known for secretly giving gifts and helping the poor, especially children Historically, I helped daughters that didn’t have enough money to marry.
Who is St. Nicholas?
One of the twelve apostles, he initially doubted Christ’s resurrection until he saw Him with his own eyes.
Who is St. Thomas
This son took his inheritance, wasted it, and then returned home where his father forgave him.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
Lent lasts for this many days, remembering Christ’s time in the wilderness.
What is 40 days?
During Lent, this longer service is prayed in the evening and includes many psalms and prayers.
What is Great Compline?
I left a sinful life, went into the desert, and became known for repentance and holiness.
The church door would not open for me.
Who is St Mary of Egypt?
The sister of St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. Peter of Sebaste. She is the one known for her monastic life, deep spiritual wisdom, and influence on her brothers’ theology.
Who is St Macrina the Younger
This disciple denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed but later repented.
Who is Peter?
These are the three main practices of Lent: prayer, fasting, and this act of giving to others.
What is almsgivinb?
This special Lenten service is served on Wednesday and Friday evenings and includes Holy Communion from the reserved Gifts.
What is Presanctified Liturgy?
I am the sister of St. Basil the Great and helped guide my family in a life of holiness.
Who is St Macrina the Younger?
A repentant sinner, she left a sinful life to live in the desert for many years, fasting and praying, and is remembered for her holiness.
Who is St Mary of Egypt
Jesus healed this man who was lowered through the roof by his friends because of their faith.
Who is the paralytic?
This attitude means changing your mind and heart and turning back to God, which is the main goal of Lent.
What is repentance?
This part of the Lenten services includes bowing down to the ground as a sign of humility and repentance.
What is prostrations?
I doubted Christ’s resurrection until I saw Him myself.
Who is St. Thomas?
A 14th-century monk and theologian, he defended the Orthodox teaching on the Holy Spirit and is remembered for his writings on Hesychasm.
St Gregory of Palamas
Jesus told this story about a humble tax collector and a proud Pharisee to teach about true prayer.
What is the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
During Lent, Orthodox Christians often avoid these foods, including meat and dairy, as part of fasting.
What are animal products (meat and dairy)?
This book is used often in Lenten services and contains many psalms chanted or read.
What is The Psalter?
I am a mother honored with my daughters Faith, Hope, and Love.
Who is Saint Sophia?