St. Stephen
St. Stephen was the first what? (two things)
Deacon and Martyr
What shape is the Holy Bread and why?
A circle because God has no beginning and no end
What was the name of Ester's cousin who took care of her and where did they live?
Mordecai
Persia
Where was St. Mary from?
Nazareth
What is another name for St. Julius and who was the Emperor at the time? (double points for both answers)
The biographer of the martyrs
Emperor Diocletian
St. Stephen was known as a man full of what?
Faith and the Holy Spirit
What is the name of the special room where the Holy Bread is made and what are the ingredients used to make it? (double points for listing ingredients)
Bethlehem
Flour, Yeast, and Water
What did Mordecai refuse to do even though the king ordered him?
Bow to Haman
What is the name of the angel that appeared to St. Mary and what did he tell her?
Archangel Gabriel
She would become the Mother of God
What did St Julius do when someone was martyred and how many people helped him?
He took their bodies home to honor them and write their stories
300 men
What did the non-believers say that St. Stephen was doing?
Speaking against God
How many of the Holy Bread can be used for the Offertory Prayer and how many times does the congregation say Kyrie Eleison?
3, 5, or 7
41 times
What did Haman want to do to the Jews after Mordecai refused to bow to him?
Kill them
What happened to the baby in St. Elizabeth's womb when St. Mary visited her? (double points for knowing the name of the baby)
He leapt for joy
St. John the Baptist
What happened when it was time for St. Julius to be martyred?
The Lord appeared to him and told him to go to the governor of Samanoud and confess his faith
What happened to St. Stephen while he was preaching?
His face started glowing
What is the writing around the Holy Bread? (double points for saying it in Coptic)
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal
Agios O Theos, Agios Isheros, Agios Athanatos
What did Mordecai, Esther, and the Jews do to help them not be killed?
They prayed and fasted for 3 days
When is St. Mary's departure celebrated and where in the church is her icon placed? (double points for both answers)
21st of Tobe (January 29)
To the right of Jesus Christ
What day was St. Julius martyred and what is the name of the book that has all the martyrs' stories?
22nd of Thoout (October 2)
The Synaxarion
How was St. Stephen martyred and what did he see before he died?
He was stoned and he saw the heavens opening with Jesus sitting at the right hand of God.
How many holes and crosses are in the Holy Bread and what do they symbolize? (triple points for getting everything right)
5 holes
3 for the nails, 1 for the crown of thorns, 1 for the spear in his side
13 crosses
1 big one in the middle for Jesus and 12 small ones around it for the 12 disciples
What did Esther do to ask the king to save her people and what did the king do when she asked? (double points for knowing the name of the feast)
She had 2 banquets
The king saved the Jews and killed Haman
Feast of Purim
What are three names used to honor St Mary?
Ever-virgin
Theotokos (Mother of God)
Second Heaven
What are four ways the Church honors saints and martyrs? (100 points for every additional answer)
Naming churches after them
Celebrating their feasts
Painting icons of them
Lighting candles in front of their icons
Offering incense in front of their icons
Singing praises about them