St. Shenouda's Early Life
In what year and area was St. Shenouda born?
333 A.D. in a village in Akhmeem, Egypt
What did St. Shenouda’s uncle dress him in?
The Holy Eskeem, a string of plaited leather with crosses.
How many years did St. Shenouda live?
118 years
What boundary did God give Adam regarding the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
“You shall not eat.”
What are the three ways boundaries can be set, according to the chart in the lesson?
Intrusion, Distancing, and Healthy
How did St. Shenouda’s parents raise him?
In the fear of God and love of the Church.
When did St. Shenouda become the abbot of the monastery?
Around 383 A.D.
How many years did St. Shenouda serve as an abbot for monasteries and convents?
66 years
Name two types of boundaries that the Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated.
Any 2: boundaries of touch, boundaries against violence, obedience to the commandments, and respecting laws.
What is the healthy boundary for privacy with a friend?
build trust gradually with a friend.
What did St. Shenouda do while he was entrusted with the care of the sheep and how did he treat the shepherds?
He tended to the sheep, gave his food to the shepherds, and spent his day fasting.
What did the monks hear a voice from heaven say?
“Shenouda has become the Archimandrite."
How many monks and nuns was St. Shenouda a father to?
4,000 monks and 1,800 nuns
What are two examples of boundaries God set in the Old Testament?
Boundaries regarding fasting and boundaries in dealing with others.
What is the healthy boundary for managing your time?
I organize my time according to my priorities.
Who was St. Pigol?
St. Shenouda's uncle
Name two things that St. Shenouda fought against.
Any two: idol worshipper, evil tricks, magic
Which Ecumenical Council did St. Shenouda attend with His Holiness Pope Cyril I in 431 A.D.?
The Ecumenical Council of Ephesus.
What are the two examples of boundaries St. Paul set that are listed in the lesson?
Obeying God rather than man and boundaries in dealing with unbelievers.
What is the healthy boundary when you are distressed or depressed?
I confide in someone who is experienced for guidance and advice.
When St. Pigol saw young St. Shenouda, what did he do and what did he say about St. Shenouda’s future?
St. Pigol placed St. Shenouda’s hands on his own head and said, “You bless me, my child, for you will be a father for many people.”
Name two groups of people St. Shenouda cared for.
Any two: the needy, the hungry, the persecuted, and the oppressed.
How many times a year does the Church commemorate St. Shenouda, and what do the two commemorations celebrate?
Twice a year: his departure on Epep 7 (July 14) and the consecration of his church on Kiahk 1 (December 10).
What teaching of Jesus does the lesson use as an example of respecting laws?
“Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” — Mark 12:17
What can happen when a person’s boundaries are too lenient or too harsh?
If boundaries are too lenient, people may intrude and overstep their limits. If they are too harsh or closed off, the person risks distancing themselves from others.