Childhood & Family
What century was St. Macarius born in?
4th century
What did Macarius do with his money after his father died?
Gave it to the poor
Who visited St. Macarius?
A cherub (angel)
Name one virtue of St. Macarius.
Obedient, humble, patient
When is the departure of St. Macarius celebrated?
27th day of the Coptic month of Paremhotep (April 5)
Where was he born?
Upper Egypt
Where did he live after giving away his money?
In a cell outside his village
How long did the cherub walk before him?
2 days
How did he respond to the people who falsely accused him?
He left quietly and lived elsewhere
What does the Church remember him as?
A founder of monasticism and miracle-working monk
What rank was his father in the church?
A priest
Why did Macarius leave his village the first time?
He was falsely accused and didn’t want recognition
What did the cherub tell Macarius?
Live in the wilderness and God would be with him
What did Macarius do daily in the wilderness?
Prayed, fasted, and read Holy Books
What kind of life did Macarius live until his departure?
A righteous and prayerful life
What does the name Macarius mean?
Blessed
How old was Macarius when he saw the cherub?
About 30 years old
Which saint taught Macarius monastic life?
St. Anthony the Great
What did he do when devils fought him?
He prayed, and God supported him
What did his disciples become?
Monks
What vision did his father have?
An angel said he would have a son who would be father to many spiritual children
Where did the cherub lead him?
The wilderness of Scetis
What did St. Anthony say when he saw him?
“You shall be blessed as your name”
What happened when more people heard of his holiness?
They came to live next to him and became his disciples
What does St. Macarius' life teach us?
To preserve the faith through prayer, humility, and obedience