The Dream 1
Which is the man; Petreka or Tekta?
Petreka
Who’s ancestors were Petreka and Tekta?
acceptable response; list of any of the 7 + Virgin Mary and our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
What day in the Gregorian Calendar was she born?
May 9
How old was she when she was given to the temple?
3
How old was Mary when she died?
64
Who did Petreka and Tekta beget?
Hemen
Who had the dream of the generations?
Tekta
What day in the Ethiopian Calendar was she born?
ginbot 1
Who was the cousin she visited when pregnant?
Elizabeth
Which angel told her that she would have a Son?
Archangel Gabriel
How many generations of cows were there?
7
Who did Hermela beget? And who did the begotten marry?
Hanna; she married Eyacem
Who were Virgin Mary’s Parents?
Hanna and Eyacem/Anna and Joachim
How many years did she live in the church?
12
Whom was she given to, to protect her?
Joseph
Who was the moon symbolising and what did it mean?
Mary
What did the cows symbolise?
The 7 generations before Mary.
Where was Virgin Mary born?
Mount Lebanon/Debre Libanos
What happened to John the Baptist when Mary visited Elizabeth?
"When she heard the voice of the Virgin Mary, she was filled with the Holy Spirit and the child (John the Baptist) in her womb leaped with joy."
How did archangel Gabriel and Elizabeth greet Mary?
Blessed are you among women
Which symbol could the interpreter not understand, and what did it symbolise?
the Sun, Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Name all the symbols in the dream and who they symbolise?
7 cows - 7 generations
Moon - Virgin Mary
Sun - Jesus Christ
How did Anna and Joachim find out that they would have a child?
God sent an angel to Joachim/Eyacem.
Which bible book, chapter and verse does the arch angel Gabriel tell Mary she will conceive Jesus?
Luke 1:26-38
What did Mary say all generations will say/do after she accepted to be the mother of God?
"Behold, from now on, all generations shall call me blessed, for He, who is mighty has done great things for me." (Luke 1:48-49)