Early life
Who were saint Mary's parents?
What is the name of the Angel who appeared to St. Mary?
Archangel Gabriel
who is saint Mary?
Mother of God
What Gospel mentions Saint Mary the most?
The Gospel of Saint Luke
What date do Catholics celebrate the feast of the assumption?
August 15th
Where was saint 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."
True
When is the feast of Saint Mary?
August 22nd or Mirsa 16th (coptic calendar)
Who saw Saint Mary's body ascend?
Thomas while in India
How old was she when she was taken to the temple?
Three years old
What was Saint Mary's question to the archangel Gabriel?
"How Can that be, since I know not a man?"
what side does Saint Mary sit on?
Right hand side of the father
What does the feast of Assumption Celebrate?
The taking of Saint Mary's body and soul into Heaven
When was the passing of her earthly body?
on the 3rd day after her death
How old was she when she got married?
Approximately 14 years old
Who did Saint Mary visit while she was Pregnant?
Her cousin Elizabeth
How many brothers and sisters did St. Mary have?
none
Where was Saint Mary's body buried?
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 during the feast of St. Mary?
When Thomas came back, He asked to see Her body in the tomb. When they opened it they found nothing, so He told them about what He saw. They then 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 and how was he chosen for her?
husband. distant relative who promised to care for saint mary and protect her virginity
How long did saint Mary stay with her cousin?
About 3 months
When is Saint Mary's birthday?
September 8th (20BC)
What happened at the hour she died?
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself, surrounded by Angels, appeared and received Her most pure soul.
Is Saint Mary's Assumption mentioned in the Scripture and where?
no it is not.