The Annunciation
Who appeared to St.Mary to announce the birth of Christ?
What are her parent's names?
Joachim and Anna
This title means "Mother of God"
Theotokos
St.Mary's response to the angel shows her obedience when she said: "Let it be..."
"Let it be to me according to your word"
The hymn chanted near the end of Midnight Praise with many sections that honour St.Mary
Theotokia
In which Gospel do we find the story of the Annunciation?
St. Luke
Who is Joseph to St.Mary?
Betrothed to her, who promised to care for her and protect her virginity
St. Mary is called this title because she gave birth while remaining a virgin
Ever-Virgin
The virtue shown when St.Mary kept all things in her heart
Humility or contemplation
The month in the Coptic calendar especially dedicated to St.Mary
Kiahk
The town where St.Mary lived when the Annunciation occurred
Nazareth
How old was she when she was taken to the temple?
3 years old
St.Mary is often referred to as this type of plant symbolizing her purity
The Burning Bush
The type of service St.Mary showed when she travelled to help Elizabeth
Selfless service
Before the Orthodox Creed, we pray _____________ which includes a specific phrase honouring St.Mary as "the Mother of God"
The Introduction to the Creed
What title does St.Mary call herself when responding to the angel?
"Behold the maidservant of the Lord!" Luke 1:38
At what age did she leave the temple?
12 years old
In Coptic Orthodox tradition, St.Mary is called this title because she is the pure vessel who carried God the Word
The Golden Pot
One of St.Mary's most admired virtues, shown in her silent submission to God's will
Meekness
In the Sunday Theotokia, St.Mary is compared to this mysterious object in the Old Testament, representing her connection between heaven and earth through the Incarnation of Christ
Jacob's ladder
What question did St. Mary ask the angel, showing faith-not doubt?
"How can this be, since I do not know a man?"
Where was she born?
Nazareth, in Galilee
This title compares St.Mary to a beautiful building where God dwelled, just like Christ dwelled in her womb
The Tabernacle
St.Mary showed this virtue when she accepted God's will without knowing all the details, trusting fully in His plan
Faith (or complete trust in God)
A hymn we chant in the Divine Liturgy during the Great Fast about the Golden Censer, which symbolizes St. Mary
Ti Shori