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All Saints - And No Sinners Trivia Quiz

Christian saints originate from all over the world and many different backgrounds. This quiz tests your knowledge of some of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by shuttlemania. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
shuttlemania

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
372,011

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Born around 590 AD, this Irish monk is known for his missionary work in Northumbria, England, and founded the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne. Who is he? Hint

Saint Justin

Saint Boniface

Saint Aidan

Saint Modwen

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Question 2 of 10

2. This saint (520-621 AD), who was believed to be Welsh, provided spiritual guidance in the area of the Brittany coast of France. A city and port in Brittany is named after him. Can you name the saint and city? Hint

Saint Malo

Saint Osyth

Saint Brendan

Saint Lawrence

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the seven deacons of Rome, he was in charge of the Church's treasury under the rule of Pope Sixtus II. He was ordered by Emperor Valerian to hand over the Church's riches, but he distributed them among the poor. For this he was executed. His name is linked to several geographical features in North America. Who was this saint and martyr? Hint

Saint Martin

Saint Michel

Saint Lawrence

Saint Louis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Known as the, "Apostle of Ireland", can you name the patron saint of Ireland, whose feast day is celebrated by Irish people all over the world? Hint

Saint Andrew

Saint Valentine

Saint George

Saint Patrick

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Question 5 of 10

5. A third-century Roman saint whose feast day is celebrated on February 14th. Who is this saint who is associated with the tradition of courtly love? Hint

Saint Valentine

Saint Peter

Saint Antonio

Saint Gregory

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Question 6 of 10

6. Best known as the patron saint of England, but also the patron saint of many other countries includin, Russia, Ukraine and Greece, which saint's feast day is celebrated on 23rd April? Hint

Saint Matthew

Saint George

Saint Michael

Saint Andrew

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Question 7 of 10

7. He founded an order of friars, which is named after him, as well as the nuns' "Order of St. Clare". However, he is better known for his association and affinity with animals. Who is he? Hint

Saint Francis of Assisi

Saint Ferdinand of Castille

Saint Frances of Rome

Saint Fulgentius of Cartagena

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Question 8 of 10

8. Born in Sicily and martyred in 303 AD, people in Germany and neighboring countries celebrated his feast day by dancing in front of his statue. He is the patron saint of dancers and entertainers and is said to protect against lightning strikes. Can you identify him from the clues? Hint

Saint Dunstan

Saint Ambrose

Saint Columba

Saint Vitus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Born in Lisbon (1195) and dying in Italy (1231), he is the second fastest-canonized saint. This saint has the seventh most populous city in the USA and second most populous city in Texas named after him. He is the patron saint of lost people. Can you name him? Hint

Saint Francis

Saint Joseph

Saint Michael

Saint Anthony of Padua

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Question 10 of 10

10. Famous for her visions from God and for fighting for France in the Hundred Years War, she was known as "The Maid of Orleans". Which saint is she? Hint

Saint Jane

Saint Jill

Saint Joan

Saint Janet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Born around 590 AD, this Irish monk is known for his missionary work in Northumbria, England, and founded the monastery on the island of Lindisfarne. Who is he?

Answer: Saint Aidan

Saint Aidan was known as "The Apostle of Northumbria" and worked ceaselessly to convert the Anglo-Saxon pagans to Christianity. He is recognized as a saint by the Orthodox Church, Roman Catholic Church and others.

Answer: Saint Malo

Although unconfirmed, it has been said that Saint Malo was baptized by, and was a disciple of, Saint Brendan and accompanied him on his voyage to convert non-believers to Christianity. He is one of the seven founding saints of Brittany.

Answer: Saint Lawrence

According to folklore, Saint Lawrence is said to have sent the chalice used at the last supper, the "Holy Grail", to his home in Huesca in the Kingdom of Aragon, now in Spain. The Saint Lawrence River was named by Jacques Cartier in 1535 as he arrived at the estuary on the feast day of Saint Lawrence.

4. Known as the, "Apostle of Ireland", can you name the patron saint of Ireland, whose feast day is celebrated by Irish people all over the world?

Answer: Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick was first taken to Ireland as a slave, but escaped and returned home. He later returned to Ireland and served as an ordained bishop and became the first Primate of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th, the date of his death in the latter part of the 5th century.

5. A third-century Roman saint whose feast day is celebrated on February 14th. Who is this saint who is associated with the tradition of courtly love?

Answer: Saint Valentine

Although little is known about Saint Valentine and his life, he continues to be recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. The Church of Saint Valentine in Rome was built in 1960 in the Olympic village for the Olympic games of that year.

6. Best known as the patron saint of England, but also the patron saint of many other countries includin, Russia, Ukraine and Greece, which saint's feast day is celebrated on 23rd April?

Answer: Saint George

Known as Saint George of Lydda, he was a soldier in the Roman army and was martyred on 23rd April 303 AD. The legend of Saint George slaying the dragon was brought back to Europe by the crusaders. The dragon is widely thought to depict the devil.

7. He founded an order of friars, which is named after him, as well as the nuns' "Order of St. Clare". However, he is better known for his association and affinity with animals. Who is he?

Answer: Saint Francis of Assisi

Born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernadoni, he was nicknamed Francesco by his father. He is one of the two patron saints of Italy as well as the patron saint of animals. His feast day is on 4th October.

Answer: Saint Vitus

Saint Vitus is the patron saint of Bohemia and his name was given to the neurological disorder, Sydenham's chorea, known as "Saint Vitus Dance". Saint Vitus was one of the many martyrs under the rule of Diocletian.

Answer: Saint Anthony of Padua

Christened Fernando, he studied Latin and theology at the Abbey of Santa Cruz where he was ordained. He later transferred to the Franciscan order of monks and adopted the name Anthony after Saint Anthony the Great. He died after an illness on 13th June 1231. The city in the USA named after him is San Antonio.

10. Famous for her visions from God and for fighting for France in the Hundred Years War, she was known as "The Maid of Orleans". Which saint is she?

Answer: Saint Joan

Born with the name Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc, in English), she claimed to have her first vision at the age of 13. Her visions included messages from Saint Michael, Saint Catherine and Saint Margaret, who told her to drive the English out of France. After leading the French to some success, she was captured in May 1430 and was tried for heresy. Joan was found guilty in a politically motivated trial and was burned at the stake on 30th May 1431.

Source: Author shuttlemania

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