Queen Esther
Esther was ____ to her cousin Mordecai.
Obedient
Tell me three facts about St. Mary’s personality that was written about in your mahragan book.
loved God, many virtues, she was patient, obedient, humble, and full of wisdom.
How many days did the Jewish people fast for?
3 days
Where is her icon placed in the Church ?
at the right of our Lord Jesus Christ
She was chosen by the king amongst how many other women?
7 women
Who told her she would be a mother?
Archangel Gabriel
What was the decree about that the king wrote?
the decree said that the king will kill all the jewish people.
What is a special name that she is called because she carried our Lord.
The Second Heaven.
Why did Haman (the king’s best man) get mad at Mordecai?
Because Mordecai would not bow down to him.
What did St. Elizabeth’s baby do once St. Mary came to her?
St. Elizabeth’s baby leaped with joy in her womb.
When the king selected Esther what did he not know about her?
He did not know that she was from the people of God
Who is she higher than?
She has a higher rank than all the angels and saints.
Why was it dangerous for Esther to go to the king and ask him to save her people?
Because anyone who went to the king without being asked to can get killed by him.
What is an example of a prayer that glorifies St. Mary? And what does it say?
Prayers like the introduction of the creed. it says “we exalt you the mother of the true light…”
What did Esther invite the king and haman to?
Esther invited the king and Haman to two banquets.
She was a _____ as the prophecies said, and she remained a _____. That’s why we call her the
______-_____ St. Mary
She was a virgin as the prophecies said, and she remained a virgin. That’s why we call her the
ever - virgin St. Mary
What is the verse for this lesson?
“Heed the voice of those who have no other hope” Esther 14:19
what is the verse?
All generations will call me blessed - Luke 1:48
What do the people celebrate every year after the king listened to esther?
the people celebrate a feast called the Feast of Prium.
When does the Church celebrate her departure to Heaven?
the 21st day of the Coptic month of Tobe. January 29