Early Life
What are her parents names?
Anne, Joachim
Whats the name of the angel that appeared to St.Mary?
Archangel Gabriel
Mary stayed with Elizabeth for how long?
About 3 months
What are some titles of St.Mary?
The Theotokos, The Second Heaven, Golden Lamp stand, mother of true light, Golden Censer, Burning Bush, Aaron's Rod, Ever-Virgin, Jacob's Ladder, Manna Pot, Ark of the Covenant.
Who is St.Mary?
Mother of God
Where was St.Mary born?
Nazareth, in Galilee
How did the angel greet her?
"Rejoice, O Blessed One! (literally, "filled with grace") The Lord is with You! Blessed art Thou amongst women."
what are some characteristics of St.Mary?
Her humility, great faith, patience, courage, obedience to God, love and dedication to Him, and devotion to Her Divine Son
How does St.Mary resembles Jacob's ladder?
"The he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it" (Genesis 28:12). This ladder is a symbol of Saint Mary because our Lord Jesus Christ came down from heaven to earth by taking flesh through her, and thus she was the junction between heaven and earth.
Who saw her Body ascend up?
Thomas, while he was in India.
How old was she when she was taken to the temple?
What was St.Mary's question to the angel and what does that prove?
"How can that be, since I know not a man?"
Her virginity
What side does St. Mary sit on?
She sits on the right side of the Father
How does St.Mary resembles Aaron's Rod?
The rod sprouted, brought forth buds, produced blossoms, and yielded ripe almonds without being planted or watered (Number 17:1-11), and for this reason, it is a symbol of Saint Mary, who being virgin, gave birth to God the Logos.
When was the dormition/ the passing of Her body from earthly life?
In the third day after Her death
How many years did she stay in the temple serving?
lived at the temple for approximately eleven years
what was the overall message of the angel?
"Fear not, Mary, for You have found favor with God. And therefore, You will bear a Son and shall name Him Jesus. He shall be great and shall be known as the Son of the Most-high, and to His Kingdom there shall be no end."
when is the feast of St.Mary?
August 22nd -Misra 16th
Where was St.Mary's body burried?
according to Her wish, at the foot of the Mount of Olives in the Garden of Gethsemane, in the cave where reposed the bodies of her parents and of the righteous Joseph.
Why do we fast St.Mary's fast?
He came back He asked to see Her body in the tomb, and when they opened it they found nothing, so He told them about what He saw. So they fasted for two weeks until Jesus Christ appeared to them along with Virgin Mary, and He told them that Her body is with in heaven now.
Who is Joseph to St.Mary? And how was he chosen?
betrothed Her to a distant relative of Hers, the widowed octogenarian Joseph, who promised to care for her and protect her virginity.
What was St. Mary's answer at the end?
Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word" (Luke 1:26-38).
The first miracle of our Lord Jesus Christ was done by the intercession of her what was the miracle?
wedding feast in Cana of Galilee
What was the second appearance of Archangel Michael to St.Mary and where?
Mount of Olives (near Jerusalem), the Angel Gabriel appeared to Her, as he had the first time in Nazareth, holding in his hand a branch with a white flower from Paradise, and announced to Her that in three days Her earthly life would come to an end and that the Lord would take Her to Him.
What happened at the hour she died?
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself, surrounded by Angels, appeared and received Her most pure soul.