The Great Saint Abba Pishoi Quiz

What is the time period during which The Great Saint Abba Pishoi lived?

• 320-417 AD

• 410-485 AD

• 300-390 AD

• 350-420 AD

How is The Great Saint Abba Pishoi described in the image?

• The Wise Teacher and Protector of Faith

• The Perfect Man and Beloved of our Good Saviour

• The Holy Monk and Guide to the Lost

• The Divine Healer and Miracle Worker

In what year was Anba Bishoy born?

• 320 BC

• 320 AD

• 420 AD

• 220 AD

What significant event happened to Anba Bishoy's father?

• He moved to the town of Shinsha

• He had a dream about an angel

• He became very wealthy

• He died when Anba Bishoy was young

Who did Anba Bishoy's mother see in her dream?

• A saint

• An angel

• The Lord

• A prophet

What did the angel in the mother's dream ask her to do?

• To move to another town

• To pray for her children

• To give one of her children to the Lord

• To take care of Anba Bishoy

How did Anba Bishoy's mother react to the angel's message?

• She was very worried

• She was very pleased

• She was confused

• She was angry

Why was Anba Bishoy's mother worried about him serving the Lord?

• Because he was very wealthy

• Because he was very strong

• Because he was physically very weak

• Because he was the youngest child

At what age did Anba Bishoy take his vows to monasticism?

• 18

• 20

• 25

• 30

What does Anba Bishoy's name mean in Coptic?

• Wise

• Strong

• Elevated

• Modest