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man of prayer

POPE KYRILLOS THE 6 Th. man of prayer. He was an amazing Pope! Was Pope before Pope Shenouda III (1959-1971) At the age of 25 he went to a monastery Became a monk at 26 yrs old. He lived in a cave at 30 yrs old Later lived in an abandoned windmill

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  1. POPE KYRILLOS THE 6Th man of prayer

  2. He was an amazing Pope! • Was Pope before Pope Shenouda III (1959-1971) • At the age of 25 he went to a monastery • Became a monk at 26 yrs old

  3. He lived in a cave at 30 yrs old • Later lived in an abandoned windmill • It was dangerous with many wild animals nearby • The wild beasts did him no harm!

  4. He was ordained Pope at 57 yrs old • He was known as a man of prayer • He spent long hours praying, early as 3 am! • He also loved the Liturgy, which he celebrated every day! • Communionwas his strength

  5. He loved the people, helped them, and prayed for them • Being Pope is a BIGjob, but he had lots of help! • He always asked for the intercessions of: ST. MARY &ST. MINA

  6. Who do • you see? • St. Mary appeared to the Pope many times, once for 3 years over the church! • St. Mina was the Pope’s best friend, always helping the Pope with many miracles! • Who do • you see?

  7. Because of the Pope’s great love for God, he possessed many amazing gifts: • Healing • Miracles • Knowledge • The Pope always remained very humble • He departed on March 9th, 1971 – March9th is his Feast Day!

  8. Miracles! Miracles! Miracles! Miracles!

  9. Winds & storms • At St. Mina’s monastery … a severe storm • The monks asked the Pope to pray • He raised his Cross: “Put the air of the heavens in a good mood” • The storm calmed, not even a breeze! • The Pope said: “St. Mina, when we asked you to calm the storm, did you have to stop the breeze as well?” A gentle breeze started to blow!

  10. Gift of Knowledge & • saint MINA’S HELP • 2 brothers were biking home • A car hit them! • The Pope stepped out of his room:“God forbid – St. Mina, protect your sons” • A “hand” grabbed older boy putting him on the curb • The car had run over the younger boy & his bike • He came out from under the car with only a bruise on his hand!

  11. Healing after his departure • A little girl was often sick with bronchitis • One day, her mother was alone, the girl needed medicine • Her mom put on her holy oil from St. Mina’s monastery & Pope Kyrillos’ book on her head, and prayed • The little girl slept peacefully … 3 hrs later her illness was gone • Since then her illness never came back!

  12. “Seven times a day I praise You, because of Your righteous judgments” Psalm 119:164

  13. 1) WHAT 3 things were Pope Kyrillos famous for? • Man of prayer • Loved the Liturgy • Intercessions of St. Mary & St. Mina

  14. 2) WHY should we ask for intercession of the saints? • They are like our best friends • They love us & pray for us before our Lord Jesus Christ

  15. 3) DOthe saints need to be alive on earth to pray for us? • No, after the saints depart, they live forever with Christ in Paradise. They continue to pray & intercede for us. • Pope Kyrillos& St. Mina continue to pray & perform miracles for their children today

  16. This week …Let’s imitate Pope Kyrillos! • PRAYER & FASTING • Choose 1 thing to pray for everyday • Lent starting … choose 1 day/meal/food to try to fast from (parents’ permission & help) • St. Mina’s intercession • Ask St. Mina & Pope Kyrillos to intercede in all your prayers this week • the LITURGY • Get up a bit earlier for mass on Sundays • Attend more liturgies during Lent

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