St Mary's Icon
Why is Christ's finger pointed to heaven?
Because He is leading us to His Father the only true God
When St Mary fast begins?
August 7th, August 10th or August 16th
August 7th
Why do we paint St mary's robe blue?
Because she became the Second Heaven.
When we celebrate The Assumption Feast of St Mary?
On August 22nd
Why is Jesus sitting at the left hand of St. Mary ?
He is the King, and she is the Queen, always at His right.
How long is St Mary's Fast?
2 weeks long.
Why is Jesus wearing white with a red robe?
Because white is for His purity & divinity, He has no sin and red is for His blood that shed for us on the Cross to save us from our sin.
Where would we find the icon of St. Mary in every Orthodox church?
On the left hand side when facing the altar.
Why are there 3 stars on St. Mary’s robe?
Because she was a virgin BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER Christ's birth. She is the Ever-Virgin Theotokos (Mother of God).
What is the Assumption Feast of St Mary?
It is the day that St. Mary’s body traveled to heaven.