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St. John of Kronstadt Trivia Quiz

St. John of Kronstadt was a 19th-century clergyman of the Russian Orthodox Church. Try this quiz on his life and work.

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

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,580

Updated
Feb 18 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was St. John of Kronstadt born? Hint

Kiev

Soura

Moscow

Chelyabinsk

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Question 2 of 10

2. What type of initiative became central to St. John's work in the Church? Hint

Publishing

Charity

Performing music in the parish church

Serving as dean of a seminary

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of what organization did St. John become a member? Hint

The Union of the Russian People

The Iron Guard

The Red Cross

Baader-Meinhof

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Question 4 of 10

4. St. John was also a writer. He composed poetry and was the author of a book, in which he reflected on the tenets of his faith. What was the book's title? Hint

The Life of Christ

Prayer to Christ

Living the Christian Life

My Life in Christ

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Question 5 of 10

5. What feature dominated life in the city of Kronstadt? Hint

A university

A naval base

Mining

Bakeries

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Question 6 of 10

6. What task did St. John undertake in 1857? Hint

Teaching in a school in Kronstadt

Repairing a chapel at the naval base

Distributing food from his garden free to the poor

Helping clear the streets after a rough season of blizzards

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the organization St. John founded after an appeal to the public in 1873? Hint

The Shelter of Hope

The Industrial Foundation

The House of Industry

The Hope Center

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Question 8 of 10

8. St. John wrote an important piece regarding one of the sacraments. What was this called? Hint

The Solemnity of Holy Unction

A Meditation on the Eucharist

A Preparation for Confession

The Importance of Chrismation

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the highest rank within the Church that St. John would achieve during his lifetime? Hint

Bishop

Archpriest

Metropolitan

Monk

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Question 10 of 10

10. St. John passed away in 1908. Where was a large monastery built in his memory? Hint

Mt. Athos

Moscow

St. Petersburg

Kiev

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was St. John of Kronstadt born?

Answer: Soura

Soura is a small town in northern Russia. It is in the province of Arkhangelsk. St. John returned to visit the place every year.

2. What type of initiative became central to St. John's work in the Church?

Answer: Charity

St. John was known for his dedication to the poor. He would travel as far as necessary, even to remote areas of the vast Russian countryside, in order to reach those who needed his help.

3. Of what organization did St. John become a member?

Answer: The Union of the Russian People

The Union of the Russian People was a political group that supported the Tsar in the face of Bolshevik opposition. The Tsar's motto was "Autocracy, Orthodoxy and National Character."

4. St. John was also a writer. He composed poetry and was the author of a book, in which he reflected on the tenets of his faith. What was the book's title?

Answer: My Life in Christ

In the book, St. John set forth many of his beliefs regarding charity, faith and sincerity in prayer. The book is still read by clergy and other Orthodox faithful.

5. What feature dominated life in the city of Kronstadt?

Answer: A naval base

The base was on an island in the Neva River. The people of the town around the base grappled with poverty and suffering, and St. John worked to help alleviate these conditions.

6. What task did St. John undertake in 1857?

Answer: Teaching in a school in Kronstadt

St. John loved to help children. He was known for being a kind teacher: it was said he never had to raise his voice or discipline people.

7. What was the name of the organization St. John founded after an appeal to the public in 1873?

Answer: The House of Industry

St. John founded the House of Industry in order to provide vital services to the poor. Among operations at the center were a school for children, a health center, a dining hall and workshops where he taught skills to underemployed laborers.

8. St. John wrote an important piece regarding one of the sacraments. What was this called?

Answer: A Preparation for Confession

The prayer comprises a series of principles on which the believer meditates prior to confession. It reminds the person to remember and repent for all the ways in which they have offended God and other people.

9. What was the highest rank within the Church that St. John would achieve during his lifetime?

Answer: Archpriest

During his lifetime, St. John earned the title of archpriest. The honorific applied to an archpriest is "Very Reverend."

10. St. John passed away in 1908. Where was a large monastery built in his memory?

Answer: St. Petersburg

It is the second largest monastery in St. Petersburg. St. John of Kronstadt's Feast Day is December 20th.

Source: Author neon000

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