Life of St. Mary
At what age did St. Mary enter the temple?
3 years old
What does “Theotokos” mean?
Mother of God / God-Bearer. she who bore God in her womb.
What does the Golden Lampstand represent?
St. Mary carrying Christ, the True Light of the world
What do the 3 stars on St. Mary's veil symbolize?
Her virginity before, during, and after the birth of Christ.
How old was St. Mary when she left the temple?
12 years old
What title refers to Mary as the “Second Heaven”?
Second Heaven because God descended and dwelt within her
What does the Golden Censer symbolize?
St. Mary carrying the incarnate God in her womb.
What does St. Mary's right hand pointing toward Christ represent?
She is showing us the way to salvation, which comes through her Son.
How many total years did St. Mary live?
60 years
What happened when St. Mary and St. Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the Temple?
They met Simeon and Anna, and Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God.
According to the Gospel of Luke, what did Elizabeth call St. Mary when she came to visit her?
Luke 1:43 "But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"
On what day of every Coptic month does the Coptic Church commemorate St. Mary?
The 21st
How many years did St. Mary spend with St. John the Evangelist?
14 years
What Old Testament object is used as a symbol of St. Mary because it blossomed and produced fruit without being planted or watered?
Aaron's Rod
What did St. Mary say about herself when responding to the Angel Gabriel?
Luke1:38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
What is unique about Christ's halo compared with the saints?
The saints have a golden halo, while Jesus has a halo with a cross in it, reflecting the light radiating from within.
How many years did St. Mary spend in Joseph's house until the Ascension?
34 years
St. Mary is compared to both Jacob's Ladder and the Eastern Gate. What important mystery about Christ do these symbols point toward?
Christ came from heaven and took flesh through St. Mary while her virginity remained sealed.
What were the names traditionally given to St. Mary's parents?
St. Joachim and St. Anna
At the Wedding of Cana, what did St. Mary tell the servants after speaking with Jesus?
John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”