LIFE
Who was the angel that was sent to St Mary?
Archangel Gabriel
What did Elizabeth's baby do when it heard the voice of St Mary?
The baby flipped in Elizabeths womb.
How old was St. Mary when she began to serve in the temple?
3 years old.
Where is St Mary's icon located in the church?
ALWAYS on the left of the Altar
I jump when I walk and sit when I stand. What am I?
A Kangaroo!
Who was the cousin of St Mary that also had a visit from an angel?
Elizabeth
What did Archangel Gabriel say to St Mary?
"Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God"
How old was St. Mary when she left the temple?
When she was 12 years old.
Why does St Mary always carry Jesus on her LEFT arm?
Because St Mary is always on the RIGHT side of Jesus. This is also why girls stand on the right of church and boys on the left!
What month of the year has 28 days?
All of them!
Why was St Mary sent to live in the Temple?
Her parents had struggled to give birth and vowed to dedicate their child to the Temple if God would consider them worthy.
What was the problem at the wedding of Cana before the miracle?
St Mary told Jesus that there was no more wine at the wedding.
Who did Christ trust to look after St. Mary to while He was on the cross?
St. John
Why is dark blue used for St Mary's clothing in her icons?
Dark blue is the colour of the Mother of God.
What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?
A deck of cards.
What age did St Mary pass away?
60 years old
Which disciple saw the body of St Mary ascending to heaven?
St Thomas
St. Mary is named the Theotokos. What does Theotokos mean?
Mother of God.
Elizabeth gave birth to John the Baptist, who baptised Jesus. Where do we find the icon of Jesus being baptised by John?
ALWAYS on the right side of the Altar.
What has to be broken before you can use it?
Eggs!
Who were St Mary's parents?
Anna ans Joachim
What happened to the Jews that tried to stop the burial of St Mary's body?
When the Jews tried to stop the disciples, the hand of the one that touched the coffin was cut off.
Which of these is a symbol of St. Mary?
- 2 candles next to the Gospel
- Golden censer
- The Altar
Golden censer (Shorya)
St Mary is always painted with 3 stars on her head. What do these 3 stars represent?
They symbolise her Virginity, Before, during and After the birth of Christ.
I’m lighter than a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?
Your breath.