Early Life
Call to Holiness
Ordination & Wilderness
The Cherubim & St. Anthony
Legacy & Departure
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What does the name “Macarius” mean?

Blessed

100

What did the angel say Macarius would become?

“A father to many spiritual children”

100

Why did people ask the bishop to ordain Macarius a priest?

Because he grew in virtue

100

For how many days did the cherubim walk with Macarius?

2 days

100

What did Macarius do when devils fought him?

He prayed

200

In which century was St. Macarius born?

the 4th century

200

What kind of parents did Macarius have?

Christian parents

200

What did the villagers falsely accuse Macarius of?

Doing something wrong

200

Where did the cherubim take Macarius?

“The wilderness of Scetis”

200

What did God do when Macarius was attacked by devils?

He supported him

300

Where was St. Macarius born?

Upper Egypt

300

What was Macarius known for?

"Obedience, humility, and meekness”

300

What did Macarius do when he found out the villagers were coming to ask for forgiveness?

Escaped and lived in a different cell

300

What did the cherubim tell Macarius?

He told him to live in the wilderness and he would be with him. 

300

What did many disciples do?

Followed him and became monks

400

Who saw a vision before Macarius was born?

His father

400

What did Macarius do after his father passed away?

He gave all his money to the poor and needy.

400

How old was Macarius when he left his cell?

30 years old

400

Who did Macarius become a disciple of?

St. Anthony

400

 What is the Coptic date of St. Macarius’s departure?

 27th of Paremhotep

500

What did the angel tell Macarius’s father in the vision?

“He would have a son”

500

Where did Macarius live after giving his money to the poor?

In a cell outside the village

500

Who did Macarius see walking before him?

a cherubim

500

What did St. Anthony say to Macarius?

"You shall be blessed as your name”

500

What is the Gregorian calendar date of his departure?

April 5