St. Mary's Life
How old was St. Mary when she entered the Temple?
A. 2 years old B. 3 years old C. 5 years old D. 7 years old
B. 3 years old
What does the Feast of the Entrance of St. Mary into the Temple commemorate?
A. The day Mary gave birth to Jesus.
B. The day Mary was baptized in the Jordan.
C. The day her parents dedicated her to God in the Temple.
D. The day Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus.
C. The day her parents dedicated her to God in the Temple.
What does the title Theotokos mean?
A. Mother of the Apostles
B. Mother of God
C. Mother of the Prophets
D. Mother of the Church building
B. Mother of God
I was a priest who received St. Mary when she was brought to the Temple at three years old. Who am I?
A. Joachim B. Zacharias C. Joseph D. Simeon
B. Zacharias
Which statement correctly explains the difference between Joachim and Zacharias in St. Mary's life?
A. Joachim was Mary's father, while Zacharias was the priest who received her at the Temple.
B. Joachim was the priest, while Zacharias was Mary's father.
C. Both were Mary's brothers.
D. Joachim was Mary's husband, while Zacharias was her uncle.
A. Joachim was Mary's father, while Zacharias was the priest who received her at the Temple.
Which pair correctly identifies St. Mary's parents?
A. Zacharias and Elizabeth
B. Joseph and Hannah
C. Joachim and Hannah
D. Joachim and Elizabeth
C. Joachim and Hannah
Which feast commemorates Archangel Gabriel announcing that Mary would give birth to Jesus?
A. The Annunciation
B. The Nativity of St. Mary
C. The Assumption of St. Mary
D. The Entrance into the Temple
A. The Annunciation
Why is St. Mary called the Mother of Light?
A. Because she created the sun and moon.
B. Because she lived in the Temple where lamps were kept.
C. Because she gave birth to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
D. Because Gabriel appeared to her in a bright light.
C. Because she gave birth to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
I was an angel who brought the message that St. Mary would become the mother of Jesus Christ. Who am I?
A. Michael B. Phanuel C. Gabriel D. Raphael
C. Gabriel
Which TWO events happened before Archangel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to St. Mary?
St. Mary was born to Joachim and Hannah.
St. Mary entered the Temple.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River.
A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4 C. 1 and 2 D. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 2
How long did St. Mary remain in the Temple?
A. 9 years B. 10 years C. 12 years D. 15 years
C. 12 years
What is the main meaning of Kidane Mihret?
A. The Covenant of Mercy
B. The Birth of St. Mary
C. The Covenant of the Apostles
D. The Entrance into the Temple
A. The Covenant of Mercy
Which statement BEST explains why St. Mary is called Mother of God?
A. She created the divine nature of God.
B. She existed before the Holy Trinity.
C. She gave birth to Jesus Christ, who is truly God incarnate.
D. She became one of the three Persons of the Trinity.
C. She gave birth to Jesus Christ, who is truly God incarnate.
I brought heavenly food to St. Mary while she lived in the Temple. Who am I?
A. Archangel Michael
B. Archangel Gabriel
C. Angel Phanuel
D. Angel Raphael
C. Angel Phanuel
Which statement BEST explains the difference between the titles Theotokos and Mother of Light?
A. Theotokos means Mother of God, while Mother of Light refers to St. Mary giving birth to Jesus, the Light of the World.
B. Theotokos means Mother of Light, while Mother of Light means Mother of the Apostles.
C. Both titles mean St. Mary created the Holy Trinity.
D. Theotokos means Queen of Angels, while Mother of Light means Mother of John the Baptist.
A. Theotokos means Mother of God, while Mother of Light refers to St. Mary giving birth to Jesus, the Light of the World.
Which statement BEST explains why Joachim and Hannah dedicated St. Mary to the Temple?
A. They wanted her to become a queen.
B. They were fulfilling their promise to dedicate their child to God.
C. They wanted her to become a prophet instead of marrying.
D. They were ordered to do so by King Herod.
B. They were fulfilling their promise to dedicate their child to God.
Which statement BEST explains why the Church celebrates feasts of St. Mary?
A. To worship St. Mary as equal to God.
B. To remember her life, faith, obedience, and special role in God's plan of salvation.
C. To teach that St. Mary existed before the Holy Trinity.
D. To replace the feasts of Jesus Christ.
B. To remember her life, faith, obedience, and special role in God's plan of salvation.
What is the difference between honoring St. Mary and worshipping God?
A. Christians worship St. Mary but only honor Jesus. B. Christians honor St. Mary and ask for her intercession, while worship belongs to God alone.
C. Honoring St. Mary means she has the same divine nature as God.
D. There is no difference between worship and honor.
B. Christians honor St. Mary and ask for her intercession, while worship belongs to God alone.
I was a relative of St. Mary. Although I was old and had been unable to have children, God blessed me with a son who would prepare the way for Jesus. Who am I?
A. Hannah B. Elizabeth C. Sarah D. Rebekah
B. Elizabeth
Which statement about St. Mary's life and the Incarnation is correct?
A. St. Mary became divine when she gave birth to Jesus.
B. Jesus became the Son of God after St. Mary gave birth to Him.
C. St. Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ, who is the eternal Son of God made human.
D. St. Mary existed before the Holy Trinity.
C. St. Mary gave birth to Jesus Christ, who is the eternal Son of God made human.
Which order is correct?
A. Annunciation → birth of Mary → entrance into the Temple
B. Birth of Mary → entrance into the Temple → Annunciation
C. Entrance into the Temple → Annunciation → birth of Mary
D. Birth of Jesus → entrance of Mary into the Temple → Annunciation
B. Birth of Mary → entrance into the Temple → Annunciation
Which TWO feasts commemorate events that happened after St. Mary's departure according to Ethiopian Orthodox tradition?
A. The Annunciation and the Entrance into the Temple
B. The Resurrection and Ascension of St. Mary
C. The Birth of St. Mary and Kidane Mihret
D. The Entrance into the Temple and the Annunciation
B. The Resurrection and Ascension of St. Mary
Which statement is theologically correct?
A. Jesus became God because St. Mary gave birth to Him.
B. St. Mary is the mother of Christ's humanity but not the mother of the Person Jesus Christ.
C. St. Mary is called Theotokos because the Person she bore is the eternal Son of God incarnate.
D. St. Mary is called Theotokos because she created the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
C. St. Mary is called Theotokos because the Person she bore is the eternal Son of God incarnate.
I witnessed an extraordinary event involving St. Mary after her departure and later told the other Apostles about it. Who am I?
A. St. Peter B. St. John C. St. Thomas D. St. James
C. St. Thomas
Which of the following statements about St. Mary is NOT correct?
A. She was dedicated to God by Joachim and Hannah.
B. She spent approximately 12 years in the Temple according to Church tradition.
C. She is called Theotokos because she gave birth to Jesus Christ, who is truly God.
D. She is called Mother of God because she created the divine nature of Jesus.
D. She is called Mother of God because she created the divine nature of Jesus.
St. Mary did not create Jesus' divine nature. Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, and St. Mary gave birth to Him in His humanity.