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How did St. Mark's father believe in Jesus Christ?
While St. Mark and his dad was walking, they were attacked by a lion and lioness. St. Mark prayed to the Lord to save them and the animals fell dead and this miracle was the reason his father believed in the Lord Jesus Christ.
After the Ascension, where did St. Mark preach first?
Jerusalem and Judea
Who did he preach with in Jerusalem?
St. Peter
Where did St. Mark preach alone?
Cyrene
Where did St. Mark go to when his shoe tore?
Ananias
What happened to Ananias when he was repairing the shoe?
He pierced his finger.
What did Ananias shout?
He shouted "Eio Theos", which means O the One God
How did St. Mark feel when he heard Ananias shout? What did he do?
St. Mark was surprised and took the chance to talk about God.
He took some clay, spat on it and put it on his finger. He prayed and the wound was healed.
Who was the first family for spreading the Christian faith in Egypt?
Anianus and his family
Who did St. Mark ordain as bishop when he instituted the church in Egypt?
Bishop Anianus
Who else did St. Mark ordain when he instituted the church in Egypt?
3 Priests and 7 deacons
How long did St. Mark stay in Rome?
Until the martyrdom of St. Paul
Where was the first church build in Alexandria?
Bokalia
St. Mark turned those who worshiped idols to believing in Christ . What does the church call him as a result of that?
Destroyer of idols
What Christian feast coincided with the great pagan celebration?
Feast of the Resurrection
What did the worshipers of idols do to St. Mark?
They pounded him with ropes and dragged him in the streets of Alexandria till his flesh was torn and his blood covered the streets.
Who appeared to St. Mark in the dark prison?
Our Lord Jesus Christ
What were St. Mark 3 greatest accomplishments?
1. He wrote the Gospel of St. Mark
2. He wrote a Holy Liturgy (St. Cyril)
3. He established the Theological school in Alexandria
What is St. Mark titles?
1. The Beholder of God
2. Evangelist
3. The demolisher of idols
4. The Preacher of Egypt
5. The Martyr
6. The Apostle
What do we celebrate on 30th Parmoute (May 8)
St. Mark's martyrdom
What do we celebrate on 17th Paone(June 24)
The return of St. Mark's relics to Egypt
What do we celebrate on 30th of Paope (November 9)
The appearance of St. Mark's head and the consecration of his church
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What are the Characteristics of the Savior?
Must be human
Have no sin
Unlimited
Defeat death
Die on behalf of us