The Life of St. Philopateer Mercurius

Who is referred to as 'The saint with two swords'?

• St. Philopateer Mercurius

• St. George

• St. Stephen

• St. Theodore

Fill in the blank: St. Philopateer Mercurius is known as the saint with ______.

• two shields

• two swords

• two crowns

• two crosses

Fill in the blank: 'St. Mercurius the Great Martyr' is also known in Arabic as ________.

• Al-Qiddis Abu Sefein

• Al-Qiddis Abanoub

• Al-Qiddis Menas

• Al-Qiddis Kyriakos

In which year was St. Mercurius born?

• 1200 A.D.

• 225 A.D.

• 1250 A.D.

• 1275 A.D.

What does the original name 'Philopateer' mean?

• Lover of the mother

• Lover of the father

• The Saint with two swords

• Earth worker or farmer

St. Mercurius' parents were ______.

• Christians

• Pagans

• Muslims

• Jews

What event led to Yares having a vision from God?

• His baptism

• An attack by a bear

• A war with the Berbers

• His martyrdom

What was Yares' new name?

• John

• Noah

• Peter

• James

What promise did Our Lord give St. Mercurius before his martyrdom?

• Miracles will be performed in churches bearing your name.

• I will save those who seek Me through your intercession.

• Those who write or read your story will have their names in the Book of Life.

• Seven crowns for his martyrdom.

Which angel appeared repeatedly to St. Mercurius whenever he needed help?

• Archangel Gabriel

• Archangel Michael

• Archangel Raphael

• Archangel Uriel