Hard Saints Preserve Us (Part 2) Quiz / Test | Saints Mixture

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1. This thirteenth century Italian saint is the patron saint of domestic servants. Living until about the age of sixty, in life this saint served in the same household for almost fifty years. Often invoked in order to find the object shown here, who was this saint?

Answer: Zita

Zita (c. 1212-1272) was born and lived in the Tuscany region of Italy. She worked as a servant in the Fatinelli household. Zita was often invoked by housewives trying to find lost keys or people crossing bridges. She was canonized in 1696 and her feast day is April 27.

The image of a key is shown in the picture.

2. This saint is sometimes associated with the image in the accompanying picture since the word for it in an important language of the Mediterranean world sounds like her name. She is the patron saint of chastity. Who was this saint?

Answer: Agnes

"Agnus" is the Latin word for lamb which explains why many images of St. Agnes are drawn with a lamb. The Greek word "hagne" which means "chaste" is the actual origin of her name. Agnes (c. 291-c. 304) is described in legend as being martyred when she was only 13. Potential suitors, when she had turned down their courtship, informed officials that she was a Christian. She was popularly considered a saint by the end of the fourth century and her feast day is January 21.

The image in the picture is a (badly-drawn) lamb.

3. This saint served as an early pope in the first century. He is associated with the symbol shown in the accompanying picture as it was used to execute him. Who was this saint?

Answer: Clement

Clement is a patron saint of mariners. According to tradition, Clement was martyred by being tied to an anchor and thrown into the sea. Clement's epistle or letter to the Christian church in Corinth is one of the earliest examples of Christian writing. In it he discusses the removal of church officials. Clement is considered a saint by several Christian denominations who have his feast day in late November (between November 23 and November 25).

The image in the picture is a mariner's cross.

4. This saint is associated with the image shown in the accompanying picture. A royal, this saint is known for his/her religiousness including joining a religious order after the death of queen/king to whom he/she was married. Who was this saint?

Answer: Elizabeth of Portugal

Elizabeth of Portugal (1271-1336), also known as Elizabeth of Aragon, was married to King Denis of Portugal. Many stories are described of her concern for the poor and sick. Legends also describe her personal intervention bringing about the end of civil war between her husband and her son. After the death of Denis, retired to live with the Poor Clare nuns. Elizabeth was canonized in 1625 and her feast day is July 4.

The picture shows an image of a crown.

5. This saint was known for his eloquence while he was Archbishop of Constantinople. The picture shows an animal that this saint considered noble. Who was this saint?

Answer: John Chrysostom

The term "Chrysostom" means "golden-tongued" in Greek and refers to his skill in public speaking. John was one of the most prolific Christian authors of ancient times. Appointed Archbishop of Constantinople in 397, John frequently denounced abuses he saw in ecclesiastical and secular authorities. John is recognized as a saint by several denominations of Christianity, with varying feast days.

The picture shows an image of a bee, an animal associated with John. He described the bee as being a noble animal because it labors for others.

6. This tenth century saint may be best known for a Christmas carol that refers to him. He is also the patron saint of a particular country. Who was this saint?

Answer: Wenceslas of Bohemia

Wenceslas was the Duke of Bohemia from about 921-935. His younger brother Boleslav led a group of nobles in a conspiracy to murder him. Wenceslas is the subject of the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas". Wenceslas was publicly considered a saint almost immediately after his death. His feast day, September 28, is a public holiday in the Czech Republic. Wenceslas is also the patron saint of the Czech Republic.

The picture has the image of a dagger which is a symbol for Wenceslas. The dagger represents the murder of Wenceslas.

7. This saint is the patron saint of throats, Dalmatia, stone cutters, and wool workers. He was martyred in the fourth century by beheading. Associated with the image in the picture, who was this saint?

Answer: Blaise

He was beheaded about 316 in Armenia, where he was serving as Bishop. The earliest written accounts of Blaise appear about 500. Blaise's feast day is Feburary 3 in the Roman Catholic Church and February 11 in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the Catholic Church and some other Christian denominations, throats are blessed on Blaise's feast day by the priest or minister, who holds two candles.

The image is of a candle or taper, often associated with Blaise.

8. This saint was the mother of Augustine, fourth century Bishop of Hippo (in North Africa). She is the patron saint of difficult marriages, suffering adultery, and disappointing children. Who was this saint?

Answer: Monica

One of our sources of information about Monica's life is Augustine's "Confessions". Somewhat forgotten during the Middle Ages, the veneration of Monica began to spread in the thirteenth century. Monica (322-387) experienced both a difficult marriage and disappointment in her children in her lifetime. Her feast day is August 27. The city of Santa Monica, California, is named for her.

The picture shows tears, an image associated with Monica in art.

9. This saint is the patron saint of soldiers and archers. He lived in southern Gaul (modern France). Who was this saint?

Answer: Sebastian

Living in the third century, Sebastian was often described as being shot with arrows while was tied to a tree during the persecution of Roman Emperor Diocletian. Miraculously this is not said to have killed him, as he was later beaten to death. The earliest surviving image of Sebastian in art dates to the fourth century. Sebastian's feast day is January 20 in the Roman Catholic Church and December 18 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The image shows an arrow, often associated with Sebastian in art.

10. Though this picture looks like it should be associated with St. Valentine, the image is also associated with another saint. She is the patron saint of bodily illnesses and headaches.

Answer: Teresa of Avila

Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) was a Carmelite nun in Spain. She suffered from various illnesses during her lifetime. Teresa was canonized in 1622 and her feast day is October 15. Based on her writings, which deal with various issues of theology, Teresa is considered a Doctor of the Church. Teresa's writings include discussion of her personal experiences, and emphasize the importance of mental prayer.

The picture shows an image of a heart. In art associated with Teresa, the heart is often pierced by an arrow (which I chose not to show here).

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