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ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER
• Father was a rich Governor, loved by the people
• Mother loved God, but had no children
• Sad seeing other children, prayed before St. Mary’s icon
• A voice saying: "Amen”• The Lord gave them a son, they
named him “Mina” (Amen)• At 14 yrs old, both parents
died
ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER
• Made governor, joined the army• Even though rich, devoted life to
praying & fasting• Everyone ordered to worship idols• Went to desert, saw heaven open &
martyrs with beautiful crowns• Returned to the city, confessed his
faith & was martyred• Sister took body on a ship• Sea beasts attacked the ship, fire
came from St. Mina’s body burned beasts
ST. MINA - THE WONDER WORKER• Lord commanded for camel to
carry body to burial place• Governor took the Saint’s body in
battle, he won over his enemies• Governor tried to move body, 2
camels refused to move• Diseased sheep healed • Emperor’s leprous daughter
healed• Many other miracles• Pope Kyrillos 6th was a very close
friend of St. Mina!
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS
• At 12 yrs old, went with parents to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover
• On the way home, He was missing – parents returned to look
• He was sitting in temple, listening & asking questions
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS
• His parents were amazed at His wisdom, understanding & answers to the teachers
• He obeyed & submitted to His parents, and went home with them
The Lord gives wisdom, from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding …” Proverbs 2:6
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS
What is WISDOM?Knowledge & Understanding given by God to decide
between …
GOOD - BAD RIGHT - WRONG
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS
Where does WISDOM come from?
• GOD is the source of all wisdom
• God’s wisdom guides us to obey Him, and helps us make right choices (godly choices)
JESUS IN THE TEMPLE AMONG TEACHERS
How do I get WISDOM?• By reading the Words of
God – the BIBLE• God’s Words never
change• God is all-knowing &
infinite, and does not make mistakes
• Be careful to listen & obey God’s words