early life
what century was St.Macarius born in?
4th century
who appeared to St. Macarius’ father in a vision?
an angel of the Lord
who did St. Macarius give all his money to after his father died?
the poor
what were the virtues of St. Macarius
-obedience
-humility
-meekness
St. Macarius founded the order of ________
monasticism
what was St. Macarius’ father?
a priest
The angel of the Lord told St. Macarius’ father that his son would be a ________ to many spiritual children
father
St. Macarius was a disciple of who?
St. Anthony
what did the people in the village do to St. Macarius?
they accused him of doing something wrong
what was St. Macarius known for doing?
Performing miracles
what does St.Macarius’ name mean?
Blessed
which angelic being guided St. Macarius for 2 days while he was walking?
the Cherubim
St. Macarius learned the _________ way of life from St Anthony
Monastic
what did St. Macarius do when the people came to apologize to him?
he fled to his cell
what was the Coptic date of St. Macarius' departure?
27th of Paremhotep
what part of egypt was St. Macarius born in?
upper egypt
where did the Cherubim lead St. Macarius?
wilderness of Scetis
examples of the monks important roles?
- praying for the world
- preserving the faith
- passing on their teachings and sayings
how did St. Macarius defeat the devils?
He prayed and trusted God
what is the calendar day of St. Macarius' departure
April 5
what did St. Macarius live in before going to the desert? (outside his village)
a cell
which saint prophesied to St. Macarius, saying “You shall be blessed as your name”?
St. Anthony
what role was St. Macarius ordained to in the church
a priest
how was St. Macarius' innocence proven?
the truth became known
what were his followers called?
disciples