Early Childhood
What was St. Marina’s original name?
Mariam
What did St. Marina do to disguise herself?
Cut her hair and dressed like a man
Why did St. Marina leave the monastery with other monks?
To go on a mission to get food and other supplies for the monastery
What happened to St. Marina when the monks heard the accusation?
She got kicked out of the monastery
What happened to St. Marina’s child?
He became a monk
What religion were St. Marina’s parents?
Christian
Who was the only person who knew her true identity?
Her father
Where did the St. Marina and the monks stay for the night?
A hotel
Where did St. Marina live after being kicked out?
A cave
How many years did St. Marina serve in the monastery?
40 years
Who died when St. Marina was very young?
Her mother
How many years did St. Marina live with her father in the monastery?
10 years
Who falsely accused St. Marina?
The hotel keeper’s daughter
How many years did she live outside the monastery?
3 years
What did the monks discover during her burial?
She was a woman
What was St. Marina’s father’s social status before becoming a monk?
A rich man
What spiritual habits did St. Marina increase after her father’s death?
Prayer and fasting
True or False
St. Marina defended herself against the accusation.
False
What did she continue doing while living in the cave?
Prayer and fasting
What miracle happened near St. Marina’s body?
A blind monk was healed
What major life change did St. Marina's father make when she became older?
He gave away his possessions and became a monk
Why did St. Marina choose to live as a man in the monastery?
To remain with her father and live a monastic life
What lesson does St. Marina teach us by not defending herself?
To always be humble
What penalties did St. Marina face when she returned to the monastery?
Cooking, cleaning, and watering, as well as her regular monastic duties
Who did the monks call after discovering St. Marina was a woman, and what did that person reveal?
They called the hotel keeper, and his daughter confessed the truth about the accusation