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Which famous saint met Mary, Joseph and Jesus as they entered the temple to fulfil the requirements of the law of Moses on the 40th day?
St. Simeon
How old was St. Mary when here parents first bought her to the temple
3 years old
The angel said to her, ‘Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; _____ are you among ____!
which words are missing?
blessed, women
to which country did St. Mary take the child Jesus for safety?
Egypt
The icon along the East wall of the altar is of:
Jesus Christ on His Throne
Which saint saw the body of St. Mary carried by the angels and ascending to the heavens?
St. Thomas
How old was St. Mary when she left the temple?
12
“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a ______?"
virgin
A famous wedding, where St Mary asked Jesus to help due to a wine shortage is celebrated by our Church on January 22nd.
Where was the wedding held?
Cana
How many candleholders are on the altar during Liturgy and what do they symbolize?
2 to symbolize the two angels who appeared to Mary Magdalene on Resurrection Sunday
What was the name of St. Mary's parents
Sts. Anne and Joachim
when do we celebrate the entrance of St. Mary into the temple at Jeruslem? (English or coptic calender)
3 Kiakh, December 13
St Mary and St Joseph were looking for the 12 yearold Jesus for 3 days.
What did St Mary say to Jesus Christ after finding Him?
“Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” Luke 2:48
Where was St. Mary born?
Mention 3 symbols of St Mary.
1. The 'Theotokos'
2. The 'Second Heaven'
3. The 'Golden Lampstand' and the 'Mother of True Light'
4. The 'Golden Censer'
5. The 'Burning Bush'
6. 'Aaron's Rod'
7. The 'Ever-Virgin'
8. 'Jacob's Ladder'
9. The 'Manna Pot'
10. The 'Ark of the Covenant'
St. John
How many verses mention the name of St Mary?
19 verses
In John 2:1-11, a wedding took place in which there was a shortage of wine.
When they ran out of wine, St. Mary said they have no wine. Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.”
What did St. Mary say/do?
“Whatever He says to you, do it.”
There were set there six water pots of stone. Jesus said to them. “Fill the water pots with water.” And they filled them up to the brim
In 1968, this apparition of the Virgin Mary was viewed by more than a million people. It was broadcast live on television and is recorded on film. In what area and country did this occur?
Zeitun, Egypt
What does 'Theotokia' mean?
Theotokia are hymns dedicated to the Virgin Mary. There is one set for each day of the week.
Which Jewish tribe did Mary belong to?
Judah
How many years was Anna barren for before having St Mary?
50 years (counted after marriage)
What did Mary say in response to the angel announcing the birth of Christ?
“Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.”
Which famous Coptic church is traditionally believed to be where the holy family rested at the end of their journey from Bethlehem?
Abu Serga (Saints Sergius and Bacchus church)
Why is St. Mary called the golden lamp?
She is called the Golden Lamp because she bears the Light, Christ.