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St. Nicholas (The Original Santa Claus)
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A quiz about the fascinating evolution of the saintly 4th century bishop into the contemporary Christmas icon. For my nephew Patrick William (Nicholas) Moran. Good luck!.
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Difficult
15 Q
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jouen58
Nov 22 03
3417 plays
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Dubious Deeds of the Saints
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Saints are venerated for their holy and upright lives, but sometimes they did things that are hard to fathom! Test your knowledge of ten saints whose holy deeds -- or, sometimes, their holy selves -- have not necessarily stood the test of time.
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Difficult
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Dec 03 07
561 plays
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The Life and Times of Thomas Cranmer
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Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury under Henry VIII and Edward VI, was a major influence in the formation of the Church of England. How much do you know about this fascinating character in history?
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Tough
10 Q
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Cymruambyth
Nov 09 07
378 plays
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St. Therese of Lisieux
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Therese, the "little flower", is one of the most popular saints, but her life and character are far more complex and fascinating than many people suspect. For my niece, Colleen Erin Theresa.
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Tough
15 Q
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jouen58
Sep 30 07
408 plays
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Sainted Sinners
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Not all saints were born holy -- some of them led shockingly dissolute lives before (and sometimes after) finding God. Test your knowledge of these men and women who tested the powers of forgiveness.
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Difficult
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Feb 27 08
510 plays
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So You Want to Be a Saint
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While not a requirement for sainthood, many of the saints of the Catholic Church have good stories about their lives. Here are 15 saints and 15 stories. Taking this quiz might give you a good idea for your story if you ever become a saint.
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Average
15 Q
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deputygary
Apr 20 09
588 plays
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Jesus Freaks
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"Jesus Freaks" was the name given to those involved in the Jesus Movement during the 60s and 70s. Some questions in this quiz are based on the book "Jesus Freaks" by DC Talk and "Voice of the Martyrs".
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Tough
10 Q
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thegogga
Apr 19 07
840 plays
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Ruth Bell Graham: A Woman for All Seasons
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Wife of evangelist Billy Graham, the woman behind the man. This is a quiz about her life (b.June 10, 1920-d.June 14, 2007).
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Tough
10 Q
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Elaine37
Sep 12 07
279 plays
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Famous Lutherans
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The Lutheran faith has long played a prominent role in the Christian religion. Please take this fun quiz on some famous Lutherans. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Feb 25 09
435 plays
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St. Maximilian Kolbe
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In 1941 Fr. Kolbe offered to take the place of another prisoner sentenced to death at Auschwitz. This quiz about his life and martyrdom is dedicated to Holocaust victim Heinz Loeb.
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Difficult
15 Q
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jouen58
Apr 13 03
594 plays
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Christian Preachers
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A tenet of Christianity is forgiveness. A religious leader sometimes proves to be very human. Here is a cross-section of U.S. preachers who run the gamut from saint to fallen angel.
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Average
10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Apr 20 09
438 plays
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Drinking Saints
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Many Belgian beers have been named after saints. Here are some of the most important saints that have given their name to one or more beers.
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Tough
10 Q
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JanIQ
Jun 25 04
516 plays
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Saints At Your Service
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A number of the most popular saints spent their lives as servants or slaves. Despite -- or perhaps because of -- their lowly estate, they achieved great sanctity, and their stories are among the most fascinating.
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Difficult
10 Q
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jouen58
Aug 10 09
207 plays
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Mother Teresa
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How much do you know about someone who achieved greatness by a life of poverty and dedication to the needs of the poor?
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Average
15 Q
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rialto88
Jul 13 03
1260 plays
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Saints of Orthodox Christianity
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For Orthodox Christians, the lives of the saints provide edifying examples of humility, self-sacrifice and love. Here are some questions based on the lives of various saints.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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neon000
Jan 08 07
459 plays
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The Life of Martin Luther
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The German reformer is one of the greatest figures of the sixteenth century. This is a relatively easy quiz about his life.
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Tough
10 Q
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Catamount
Apr 29 04
1005 plays
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Doctors of the Church
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If you love the Doctors of the Church like me, you'll love this quiz! Read the question and tell me which Doctor I'm referring too.
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Average
10 Q
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catherine6
Dec 21 05
483 plays
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20th Century Saints
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This quiz is about saints who lived in the 20th century and have been canonised by the Pope.
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Tough
10 Q
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natsim
Jan 09 03
768 plays
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St. Innocent of Alaska
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This Orthodox Christian saint was one of the first people to take the faith from Russia to North America. Try this quiz about his life.
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Difficult
10 Q
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neon000
May 06 07
165 plays
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St. John of Kronstadt
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St. John of Kronstadt was a 19th-century clergyman of the Russian Orthodox Church. Try this quiz on his life and work.
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Difficult
10 Q
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neon000
Apr 19 07
132 plays
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St. Isaac the Syrian
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St. Isaac was a theologian whose works remained popular through the centuries. Try this quiz about his life.
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Difficult
10 Q
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neon000
May 11 07
186 plays
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Catholic Saints
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This quiz will test your knowledge of Catholic saints.
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Average
10 Q
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drewy7
Feb 03 09
699 plays
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St. Augustine of Hippo
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This quiz is about St. Augustine of Hippo, author of "Confessions", called by some the first autobiography.
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Difficult
10 Q
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bingleyausten
Mar 15 08
267 plays
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Saint Thomas More
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A Catholic saint who has, since his death, drawn the attention and admiration of many people across a wide section of society.
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Average
10 Q
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rialto88
Jun 05 03
819 plays
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Nun of the Above
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For this challenge title from Kyleisalive, I will pose questions on famous/popular nuns or important items regarding nuns throughout history. So, don your habit and your thinking cap!
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Average
10 Q
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ghosttowner
Aug 28 09
231 plays
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Holy Relics of the Catholic Church
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This quiz is about those Catholic saints whose bodies were found to be untouched (or relatively so) by the ravages of the grave, even years after their deaths. All multiple-choice questions.
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Tough
10 Q
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soobeehunny
Dec 24 03
873 plays
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I'm a Saint!
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One of my favourite reference books is the 'Oxford Dictionary of Saints', and I've culled these questions based on information from it. Some answers are obvious, others...well, have fun anyway!
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Difficult
10 Q
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Cymruambyth
Nov 21 05
699 plays
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Catholic Martyrs
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It took me a while to write this quiz, and I must confess I didn't do very well on it myself. I hope you like it and do better then I did . Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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rosalita
Sep 15 00
1941 plays
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The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Verification for this quiz was obtained from two sources: "The Wonder of Guadalupe" by Francis Johnston and "Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Darkness" by Warren H. Carroll, Ph.D history from Columbia University.
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Tough
10 Q
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Elaine37
Dec 03 03
840 plays
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Thomas Merton
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The life and works of the twentieth century monk, author, and religious figure Thomas Merton.
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Tough
20 Q
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jbuck919
Feb 18 04
288 plays
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