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St. Raphael of Brooklyn Trivia Quiz

St. Raphael was a bishop who worked tirelessly to teach the faith and to show love and charity for all. Here is a quiz about his life. Thank you.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,273

Updated
Feb 18 22

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. St. Raphael was born in which country? Hint

Albania

Armenia

Lebanon

Estonia

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1880s, St. Raphael studied at the School of Orthodox Theology, on Halki Island, in Turkey. Toward the end of his time there, he was awarded one of the following titles or ranks. Which was it? Hint

Professor

Assistant Principal

Librarian

Deacon

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1890s, St. Raphael lived in Russia. He held a particular post at the Theological Academy in Kazan from 1893-1895. What was it? Hint

Choir director

History professor

Arabic instructor

Calculus tutor

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Question 4 of 10

4. St. Raphael was a very busy individual immediately upon his arrival in the United States in 1895. Which of the following was *not* one of the posts he held at the same time? Hint

Rector of St. Nicholas Church, Brooklyn

Leader of the Syrian Orthodox Spiritual Mission in North America

Member of editorial staff for the "Russian Orthodox American Messenger"

Editor of a Russian and English printing of the Bible

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year was St. Raphael ordained Bishop of Brooklyn? Hint

1907

1912

1909

1904

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Question 6 of 10

6. In yet another aspect of St. Raphael's devotion to his flock, while still head of the Diocese of Brooklyn, he also served in a different capacity from 1904-1915 for the Diocese of the Aleutian Islands and North America. What was his title? Hint

Magistrate

Second Vicar

Third Vicar

Auxiliary Bishop

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Question 7 of 10

7. St. Raphael authored a number of papers, service manuals and other important materials during his career in the Church. He was also fluent in several languages, and produced many translations of Church texts. Which of the following was *not* written or translated by him? Hint

The Orthodox Way

The Kontakarion

A Guide to the Services of the Consecration and Dedication of a Church

A Brief History of the Christian Church

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Question 8 of 10

8. St. Raphael was the founder of an Arabic-language journal, titled "al-Kalimat." What does this name mean? Hint

The History

The Banner

The Beacon

The Word

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Question 9 of 10

9. St. Raphael passed away in 1915. In what year was he canonized ("glorified")? Hint

1967

1985

2000

1946

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Question 10 of 10

10. The relics of St. Raphael were originally kept at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Brooklyn. They were moved, or "translated," to what location in 1989? Hint

Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Damascus, Syria

Athens, Greece

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. St. Raphael was born in which country?

Answer: Lebanon

He was born on November 20, 1860. His parents were Mikhail and Maryam Hawaweeny. They later moved to Damascus, Syria.

Answer: Deacon

St. Raphael was elevated to the diaconate on December 20, 1885. A deacon is an individual, below the rank of a priest, who assists in various church services.

3. In the 1890s, St. Raphael lived in Russia. He held a particular post at the Theological Academy in Kazan from 1893-1895. What was it?

Answer: Arabic instructor

He had earned ordination to the priesthood in 1889. In 1895, after the end of his teaching term, St. Raphael would move to America.

4. St. Raphael was a very busy individual immediately upon his arrival in the United States in 1895. Which of the following was *not* one of the posts he held at the same time?

Answer: Editor of a Russian and English printing of the Bible

St. Raphael worked in all three capacities for an amazing nine years, 1895-1904. He traveled extensively, as he helped to found and guide Orthodox communities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

5. In what year was St. Raphael ordained Bishop of Brooklyn?

Answer: 1904

Brooklyn, then as now, was home to a large community of immigrants from Russia and other areas. St. Raphael helped establish dozens of parishes.

Answer: Second Vicar

The moniker of "Administrator" of the Diocese was added to his milieu in 1909. St. Raphael was one of the most well-travelled officials of his time.

Answer: A Brief History of the Christian Church

"The Orthodox Way" is an explanation of Church practices, and was written by Bishop Kallistos Ware. The other titles are to St. Raphael's credit. He translated the "Kontakarion" and "Guide to the Services" into Arabic. "A Brief History" was his original work.

8. St. Raphael was the founder of an Arabic-language journal, titled "al-Kalimat." What does this name mean?

Answer: The Word

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many Orthodox Christians from across the Middle East and Africa made new homes in America. "The Word" helped reach the Arabic-speaking public with news and opinions relevant to the Orthodox faithful.

9. St. Raphael passed away in 1915. In what year was he canonized ("glorified")?

Answer: 2000

St. Raphael remained beloved of the public long after his death. Thousands attended ceremonies on May 28 and 29, 2000, to mark his canonization. In Orthodox Churches, the term "glorification" is sometimes used instead. As noted by author Fr. Thomas Hopko, the procedures in a way only mark what has already happened: "Saints are made by God, and there are many more of them than we know."

10. The relics of St. Raphael were originally kept at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Brooklyn. They were moved, or "translated," to what location in 1989?

Answer: Ligonier, Pennsylvania

His memorial is in an Orthodox community called the Antiochian Village. The property is the site of a facility which opened in 1985 and hosts tens of thousands of visitors per year. The Antiochian Village Conference and Retreat Center holds meetings, summer camps and other functions for the Orthodox faithful.

Source: Author neon000

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