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The Life of St Mary

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  • St Mary appeared on top of the church dome to the people of Cairo in 1968. What is the name of this church?
    St Mary’s church in Zeitoun, Cairo Egypt
  • The Blessed Virgin lived at the temple for how many years?
    11 years
  • St Mary gave birth to baby Jesus in Bethlehem in (a) a hospital (b) Joseph's house or (c) Animal manger
    C. Animal manger
  • Name St Mary's Parents
    Anna and Joachim
  • The day Archangel Gabriel told St. Mary would have a baby named Jesus is know as...
    The Annunciation of St Mary
  • Why did Anna and Joachim send their daughter to live in the temple?
    They made a promise prior to her birth for their child to be dedicated to God
  • Why did the Holy Family travel to Egypt?
    To escape King Herod. He was seeking the young Child to destroy Him.
  • St Mary is a great intercessor for us? True or False?
    True. St Mary intercedes for us when we are in trouble or experiencing difficulties.
  • How old was St Mary before she departed to heaven?
    60 years old
  • What did Jesus say to St Mary and St John the beloved when he was nailed to the cross?
    Jesus said to his mother “Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to St John “Behold your mother!”
  • Describe the 1st miracle of Jesus?
    Turned water into wine at the Wedding of Cana of Galilee
  • What did St Mary tell the servants at the Wedding at Cana?
    “whatever He says to you, do it” (John 2:5)
  • What age was St Mary when she entered the Temple in Jerusalem?
    3 years of age
  • Saint Mary untied the chains and got him out of prison. Who was this saint that was freed by St Mary?
    St Matthias
  • The Holy Family were in Egypt for how many years?
    Approximately 3.5 years
  • When and how often do we celebrate the feast of St Mary?
    On the 21st day of each Coptic month
  • Which saint witnessed the angels carrying the body of St Mary to heaven?
    St Thomas who was in India at the time