Early Life
Who was betrothed to St Mary after she left the Temple?
St Joseph
Who was the angel that was sent to St Mary?
Archangel Gabriel
What was the problem at the wedding of Cana?
They ran out of wine
At what age did St Mary pass away?
60 years old
Where did St Mary famously appear?
El Zeitoun
Who were St Mary's parents?
Anna and Joachim
Who was the cousin of St Mary that also had a visit from an angel?
Did the bridegroom of the wedding know that they had run out of wine?
No
Where did the disciples bury her body?
Jehoshaphat
In what year did St Mary appear in Zeitoun?
1968
Why was St Mary sent to live in the Temple?
Her parents had struggled to give birth and vowed to dedicate their child to the Temple if God would consider them worthy.
What virtues did St Mary to make her favourable before God?
Humility, submission, obedience
She did not want the bridegroom to be embarrassed.
Which disciple saw the body of St Mary ascending to heaven?
St Thomas
How many people witnessed the apparition and could it be disproven?
millions of all denominations witnessed and were healed by this miracle. Even non-Christians say that this was St Mary.
How was someone chosen to be betrothed to St Mary?
All the canes of the elders of the Temple were put together in a circle and the one that budded was to be chosen.
What did Archangel Gabriel say to St Mary? Hint: Luke 1:30-33
Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end
Why does Jesus ultimately perform this miracle?
Out of respect for His mother.
What happened to the Jews that tried to stop the burial of St Mary's body?
What did St Mary do when she appeared in Zeitoun?
Healed the sick, gave sight to the blind and was a comfort to the people
What can we learn from the vow that St Mary's parents made?
When we ask for something from the Lord, He will always grant it to us if we find a way to give glory back to God.
What can we learn from the response of St Mary?
No matter how scary a situation is that is presented before us, to put God first and look for opportunities to give glory to God before we think of ourselves.
What does it mean when Christ says His time had not yet come?
This was the first miracle of Christ, and it was before He had performed any miracles in public. His ministry had not commenced yet.
Who was present at the death of St Mary?
All the disciples, except for Thomas, Jesus and the angels came down from heaven.
Why do you think St Mary appeared in Zeitoun?
to give glory to God.