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A Survey of Saints: A Dating Game Quiz


Here you will find descriptions of reasonably prominent saints couched in the guise of a dating introduction. See if you can identify each person based on their self-introduction. TLC wishes you a happy Valentine's Day!

A multiple-choice quiz by Team The Lost Connection. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
christopherm
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
334,396
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
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Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. It's possible that you have been unlucky in the dating world. I happen to be the patron of lost causes, so your chances are improving. I'm also interested in helping hospitals, police departments and the occasional football team. There is also a famous Beatles song that mentions my name. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. My brother and I were fishermen, before being invited to be 'fishers of men'. So I guess it's no surprise that I am the patron saint of fishermen, and mariners in general, as well as of rangers, rope-makers, singers, performers and golfers. I even have a golf course in Scotland named after me. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I'm a good-looking Roman soldier-turned-priest. I've got a sexy British accent because I happen to be the patron saint of England (and many other places too), and, if you need any dragons slain, I'm your man! Hey, I've already killed one in Silene with my trusty lance Ascalon. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Bonjour, cherie! Can I tempt you with a tasty confection, pastry or cake? As the patron saint of bakers and confectioners, I have no end of delicious treats with which to tantalize your taste buds! Try this puff pastry cake--named in my honour by my followers in France. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I enjoy long periods of quiet meditation and prayer, which have been known to send me into a state of heavenly rapture. I am the patron saint of headaches and bodily ills, and have been the subject of a sculpture by Bernini, the name of a song by Joan Osborne, as well as a character in an opera by Virgil Thomson. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I'm probably most popularly known as the patron saint of love, affianced couples and happy marriages, however I am also kept busy being the patron saint of beekeepers and epileptics, and against falling and the plague. Although I have to admit that I don't have much call for that last duty anymore. If you pick me for your date, I'll bring you a box of chocolates. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I'm just a simple Aussie girl at heart. Although single and childless, I am nevertheless a loving mother. I work tirelessly for the poor and am dedicated to the education of poor children. I am strong-willed and passionate, though some men consider me insubordinate. I am truly one of a kind. My favourite colour is brown and my favourite animal is the kangaroo. Catholic bishops need not apply. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I am the patron saint of music and musicians, allegedly because I was singing as I was being martyred, way back in 230AD. I was married to Valerian but remained a virgin until my death. My feast-day is November 22. I proved to be extremely hard to kill. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Any single men out there? They call me the Maid of Orleans, and I'd be a great catch for anyone. I'm brave, persistent, and caring. I must disclose that I'm prone to hearing "voices", but don't let that deter you! I'm the patron saint of martyrs, prisoners, and captives (among others). Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. As our final saint up for grabs, I make my home on the lovely Emerald Isle. I sure don't like snakes, but I am attracted to both engineers and paralegals. On your date with me you can be sure that you'll get some green beer to drink. Who am I? Hint



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1. It's possible that you have been unlucky in the dating world. I happen to be the patron of lost causes, so your chances are improving. I'm also interested in helping hospitals, police departments and the occasional football team. There is also a famous Beatles song that mentions my name. Who am I?

Answer: Saint Jude

Saint Jude was a member of the Twelve Disciples of Christ and is identified with the name Thaddeus. Saint Jude is often viewed as providing hope for those who are forlorn, dejected, downhearted and in despair. Jude travelled far and wide preaching the virtues of Christianity, and was martyred in the Persian Empire (quite possibly in Beirut, Lebanon) along with Simon the Zealot, another apostle.

Saint Jude is indeed the patron saint of lost causes. When a miracle is needed, Jude is often invoked.

Contributed by christopherm, definitely not a lost cause.
2. My brother and I were fishermen, before being invited to be 'fishers of men'. So I guess it's no surprise that I am the patron saint of fishermen, and mariners in general, as well as of rangers, rope-makers, singers, performers and golfers. I even have a golf course in Scotland named after me. Who am I?

Answer: Saint Andrew

Born near the Sea of Galilee, Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter, also a saint in his own right, and one of the Twelve Disciples of Christ. Andrew was crucified for his beliefs and preaching, but legend has him being tied (not nailed) to an X-shaped cross, or a "saltire" cross. This was allegedly done at his own request, because he said he was not worthy of being crucified on the same kind of cross as Jesus. This has become known as Saint Andrew's Cross and can be seen on many flags, including the flag of Scotland, which is a white St. Andrew's cross on a blue field. There is some discrepancy as to the validity of this story.

He is the patron saint of many countries including, among others, Scotland, Russia, Greece and the Philippines.

Skunkee honours her Scottish heritage with this question.
3. I'm a good-looking Roman soldier-turned-priest. I've got a sexy British accent because I happen to be the patron saint of England (and many other places too), and, if you need any dragons slain, I'm your man! Hey, I've already killed one in Silene with my trusty lance Ascalon. Who am I?

Answer: Saint George

One of the most highly celebrated saints in the world, Saint George is most commonly known as the patron saint of England. This was likely due to Shakespeare's inclusion of the line: "God for Harry, England and St George!" - "Henry V" Act 3 Scene 1.

In addition to England, the countries of Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Iraq, Lithuania, Portugal, Serbia and Russia all have George as their patron saint. His feast day is on April 23rd. He was likely born in Lod, Israel, in the third century AD, and met the dragon on his travels as a soldier. According to the legend, George protected himself with the sign of the cross and slew the dragon prompting a mass baptism for all the citizens of Silene.

LeoDaVinci honours his fiancée's English roots with that question.
4. Bonjour, cherie! Can I tempt you with a tasty confection, pastry or cake? As the patron saint of bakers and confectioners, I have no end of delicious treats with which to tantalize your taste buds! Try this puff pastry cake--named in my honour by my followers in France. Who am I?

Answer: Saint Honoré

Saint Honoré (Honoratus) was the seventh Bishop of Amiens. Our venerable St. Honoré, a.k.a. St. Honoratus or St. Honorious, was a humble man. He was born into a relatively wealthy family. Upon being elevated to an esteemed status, one of his attendants was skeptical about his prowess or ability to perform miracles. The attendant decided to provide a test. She declared that if the baking utensil she used could be converted into a living thing, then she would believe in St. Honoré. The story goes that the utensil was buried beneath the ground and subsequently produced a blackberry tree.

If you happen to be in Paris, France on May 16th, you may delight in the wonderful pastries and confections prepared for the celebration of St. Honoré.

Contributed by our own delectable LadyC.
5. I enjoy long periods of quiet meditation and prayer, which have been known to send me into a state of heavenly rapture. I am the patron saint of headaches and bodily ills, and have been the subject of a sculpture by Bernini, the name of a song by Joan Osborne, as well as a character in an opera by Virgil Thomson. Who am I?

Answer: Saint Teresa

St. Teresa of Ávila was a 16th-century Carmelite nun who authored several books on religious development through prayer and meditation, beginning with her autobiography "The Life of Teresa of Jesus". In one well-known account, she described having a vision in which a seraph appeared before her and drove the tip of a golden spear repeatedly into her heart, which left her "on fire with a great love of God". This episode was immortalised by Bernini in his sculpture "The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa", which depicts an angel holding a pointed lance over the swooning figure of Teresa, who is portrayed as being in a state of divine joy. The sculpture stands in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome, and was featured prominently in both the novel and film adaptation of Dan Brown's "Angels and Demons".

This question was meditated upon by jmorrow.
6. I'm probably most popularly known as the patron saint of love, affianced couples and happy marriages, however I am also kept busy being the patron saint of beekeepers and epileptics, and against falling and the plague. Although I have to admit that I don't have much call for that last duty anymore. If you pick me for your date, I'll bring you a box of chocolates. Who am I?

Answer: Saint Valentine

St. Valentine was a priest who was martyred, circa 270 AD, during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius II. Valentine was imprisoned for aiding Christians in general and more specifically for marrying Christian couples (hence his association as the patron saint of love). He actually got along quite well while in prison, and even became a favourite of Claudius, until he tried to convert the Emperor to Christianity. His death was not a pleasant one as he was beaten and stoned and eventually beheaded. The Roman Catholic Church celebrates his feast day on February 14th (Valentine's Day to those of us who observe it) but the Eastern Orthodox Church observes his feast day on July 30th.

Skunkee would like to dedicate this question to her husband of 25 years!
7. I'm just a simple Aussie girl at heart. Although single and childless, I am nevertheless a loving mother. I work tirelessly for the poor and am dedicated to the education of poor children. I am strong-willed and passionate, though some men consider me insubordinate. I am truly one of a kind. My favourite colour is brown and my favourite animal is the kangaroo. Catholic bishops need not apply.

Answer: Saint Mary of the Cross

All the answers are real saints, however, the only one which fits the description is Saint Mary of the Cross, more commonly known as Mother Mary MacKillop. She was truly Australian, being born in Fitzroy, Victoria, on 15 January 1842. Some sources say her birth name was Mary Helen MacKillop, others say Maria Ellen MacKillop. In 1867, she co-founded the order of the Sisters of St Joseph, becoming the first sister and mother superior of the order. The Josephite sisters are commonly known as "brown joeys". During her lifetime she had to endure considerable opposition from priests and bishops, resulting in her excommunication in 1871. On 17 October, 2010, Mother Mary MacKillop was officially declared a saint by Pope Benedict XVI, thus becoming Australia's first saint, and is now known as Saint Mary of the Cross.

This question was submitted by lovable Australian MotherGoose.
8. I am the patron saint of music and musicians, allegedly because I was singing as I was being martyred, way back in 230AD. I was married to Valerian but remained a virgin until my death. My feast-day is November 22. I proved to be extremely hard to kill. Who am I?

Answer: Saint Cecilia

Cecilia, who is also patron saint of Omaha in Nebraska, was sentenced to die by suffocation in a steam room, but did not succumb. The Romans then tried to lop off her head with a sword, but it took three days for her to die. When she was disinterred in 1599, her body was found to be intact.

St. Genevieve was a French nun who died in 510. She is the patron saint of Paris. Joan of Arc died more than 1200 years later than Cecilia, and St. Lucy Yi Zhenmei was a Chinese Christian saint, canonised in October, 2000.

This question comes from ozzz2002, a truly musical fellow.
9. Any single men out there? They call me the Maid of Orleans, and I'd be a great catch for anyone. I'm brave, persistent, and caring. I must disclose that I'm prone to hearing "voices", but don't let that deter you! I'm the patron saint of martyrs, prisoners, and captives (among others). Who am I?

Answer: Saint Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc was born circa 1412 in Domrémy, France. In her early adolescence, she began hearing "voices" and seeing visions from God. She proclaimed that these mystical manifestations urged her to aid Charles VII of France against foreign enemies. With persistence, she was able to convince Sir Robert de Baudricourt, a member of the royal military, to help her. In 1429, she met Charles VII, and was eventually allowed to lead an army. Though she experienced success on the battlefield, she ultimately had to stand trial (for heresy) in 1431. She was burned to death in May of that year. Joan of Arc was canonized by Pope Benedict XV on May 16, 1920.

Question contributed by Pagiedamon, who has never admitted nor denied hearing voices in her head.
10. As our final saint up for grabs, I make my home on the lovely Emerald Isle. I sure don't like snakes, but I am attracted to both engineers and paralegals. On your date with me you can be sure that you'll get some green beer to drink. Who am I?

Answer: Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick is a fifth-century saint and is one of the three patron saints of Ireland. He's credited with banishing all the snakes off of the Emerald Isle. As the legend has it, the snakes represented the sins of the inhabitants of the island. Other beliefs have the snakes as the symbol of Druid worship, or perhaps even Pelagianism. Whatever the case, all snakes on Ireland nowadays have been imported.

Patrick's symbol is the shamrock, a commonly-occurring plant in Ireland. The shamrock was used by Patrick to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. In the movie "Nuns on the Run", God is like the shamrock because He's "small, green, and split three ways".

Going out on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, is always an occasion that you can find green beer (more likely than not in North American pubs). Interestingly enough, Patrick's colour was originally blue, not green! The day is often a celebration of Irish culture, cuisine and beverages, and many places host St. Patrick's Day parades.

LeoDaVinci couldn't resist a question on this well-known saint. Cheers!
Source: Author christopherm

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