St. Mary
What was the 1st miracle Jesus performed? Hint: It was because of St. Mary's intercession?
Change water into wine at the wedding at Cana of Galilee.
When was St. Pachomius born?
In the year 290 AD
What did St. Pishoy do to keep himself from falling asleep while praying?
He tied his hair to the top of his cave
True or False
Philopater Mercurius was born to a Christian family.
False
What are the characteristics of St. Mary
Humility, Purity, Holiness, Obedience.
What is the name of the area in Egypt where St. Mary appeared?
Al Zeitoun
What kind of religion did his parents follow?
They were pagans who worshiped idols
Who appeared to St. Pishoy as a stranger?
Jesus Christ
What was the name of the Archangel who appeared to St. Philopater?
Archangel Michael
What is the other name of St. Philopater Mercurius?
Abu Sefien.
In what year did St. Mary appear in Egypt in Zeitoun?
1968
What promise did St. Pachomius make to God when he prayed?
To serve God all his life if God helped him
Where did Christ say He would appear to the monks?
On top of a mountain at sunset
What did Archangel Michael give Philopater Mercurius?
a shining sword.
Philopater Mercurius had two swords. what are they?
1- The Military sword.
2- The sword of the divine power.
Why did St. Mary appear in Zeitoun?
Because people were sad & maybe becoming distant from God. St. Mary wanted to support them & give them comfort.
Who taught St. Pachomius about the monastic life?
St. Palaemon.
How did St. Pishoy realize that the stranger was actually Christ?
He saw the nail marks in His feet
Many miracles had happened because of the intercession of Philopater Mercurius.
What is the famous miracle & who was the emperor
The story of St. Basil.
The Emperor's name is Julian the Apostate.
What happened when St. Pishoy carried the old man on his shoulder?
The man became heavy, and St. Pishoy realized it was Jesus
What is the meaning of Mary?
Royal Incense.
How many monasteries did St. Pachomius build?
Eleven monasteries
What promise did Christ give to St. Pishoy?
That his body would never decay
What was the name of the Roman Emperor that St. Philopater served with?
Decius
What did Archangel Michael tell Philopater Mercurius to remember when he overcame his enemies?
" When you overcome your enemies, remember the Lord your God."