why is St Macarius considered an important figure in the church?, he became a king of Egypt, he founded an order monasticism, he built many churches, he write a gospel, what message did the angel give to St Macarius' father before he was born ?, his son will become a bishop, his son would be a great teacher, his son will become a king, his son would become a father to many spiritual children, what does the name Macarius means, faithful, blessed, peacful, righteous, which action best showed St Macarius' love for God?, he became rich, he gave away all his money to the poor, he travelled preaching, he wrote letters to people, why did the people ask the Bishop to ordain St Macarius as a priest?, he wanted the position, they recognised his holiness and virtuous, because his father was a priest, he was the oldest man in the village, what happened after st Macarius was falsely accused?, he argued with the people, God revealed his innocence, he defended himself, he left the church, why did st Macarius leave before the villagers could apologise?, he wanted to avoid praise and attention, he was upset from what they have done before, he wanted to travel, he was forced to keave, what role did the cherubim have in St Macarius' life?, he taught him to read, he got him food and water, he led him to the wilderness of Scetis and encouraged him, he introduced him to St Anthony, which activities filled st Macarius' daily life in the wilderness?, farming, hunting animals to eat, praying, fasting and reading the bible, building houses, what did St Anthony say when he met St Macarius?, you will become a bishop, you shall be blessed as your name, you will build many churches, you shall return to your village and serve them, how did st Macarius respond when the devils fought against him?, he gave up, he praying and God strengthened him, he left the desert, he hid from them, what influence did st Macarius have on others?, many people came to church, many disciples came and learn from him and became monks, he started a school for children, many people became wealthy, what od these is he best summary of St Macarius character?, proud, wealthy and powerful, humble,obedient, faithful and devoted to God, brave in battle, quiet and unwilling to talk to people, which lesson can we learn from st Macarius, success comes from working, forgiveness, humility and trusting God are more important than seeking honour, wealth is a sign of holiness, go to the desert, which statement best explains whyst Macarius is called "A friend of the Cherubim", he drew pictures of the angel, a Cherubim guided him to the wilderness, he lived in a church with angels, he became an angel after he died

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