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In which city of Egypt did St. Mark start to preach?
Alexandria
How did St. Mark meet Ananias?
when his sandals straps were torn.
He went to a shoemaker called Ananias to fix them for him.
What are the titles of ST. MARK?
1. The Evangelist - He wrote the Gospel according to St. Mark
2. The Apostle - He was one of the seventy apostles appointed by our Lord Jesus
3. The Martyr - He shed his blood for the sake of our Lord Jesus
4. The Beholder of God - St. Mark witnessed many events that were performed by our Lord Jesus Christ in his house
Who are St Mark’s parents?
Aristopolos and Mary
Who is the Saint we are talking about today?
St. Mark
Where was St. Mark born?
Cyrene
How many Lions was going to attack St. Mark & his father?
2 Lions
What was St Mark’s other name?
John
Who did St. Mark ordain as bishop when he instituted the church in Egypt?
Bishop Anianus
True / False
Was St. Mark present at the Lord's Ascension.
True
What did Ananias shout?
He shouted O the One God
What did Jesus perform at St. Mark's house?
The Holy Communion
To whom did St Mark write his Gospel?
to the Gentiles (People who were not Jews)
Who was the first family for spreading the Christian faith in Egypt?
Anianus and his family
Who was the first pope of Alexandria?
St.Mark
Who is the first Pope of the Church of Alexandria? and who is the current?
St. Mark/ Pope Tawadros the 118
Who did he preach with in Jerusalem and Judea?
St. Peter
What is the symbol of St Mark?
Lion
What happened to Ananias when he was repairing the shoe?
He pierced his hand.
How many popes of Alexandria are there?
118th Pope
What is the meaning of Mark
Hammer
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
What do we celebrate on 30th Parmoute (May 8)
St. Mark's martyrdom
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
Name three titles we call St. Mark by.
The Apostle, The Evangelist, and the Beholder of God.