St Maximus And St. Domatius

St. Maximus and St. Domadius were two brothers. They’re dad was an emperor. His name was Walendianus. They were a very good Christian family.

They asked their father to go to Nicene to pray. They’re father agreed and sent with them soldiers and servants to guard them. But the two brothers sent back the soldiers and monks so that they could stay with an old monk.

They asked the monk to make them monks. But the monk was afraid of their father so told them to go to St. Macarius.

WHAT DID THEY DO IN NICENE? While the two brothers were in Nicene they were healing sick people and taking care of them. They also learned how to make sails for the ships and boats

One of the followers of the emperor saw the name of Maximus and Domatius on the sails of a boat.

THEN WHAT?? The followers of the emperor immediately told the emperor where he could find his sons. So the emperor sent their mother and sisters to see them.

When they all meet again… Mom : Maximus! Domatius! I missed you so much! Sister #1: Please come home. Maximus : I’m sorry but we can’t come back. Sister #2 : I don’t understand. Why not? Domatius : We want to become monks, so we wish to continue our lives here. Mom : Alright, take care. Sister #1: Bye Maximus and Domatius.

Notice that God ALWAYS provides for us when we’re in need ? After their family left, the two brothers went to St. Macarius in the desert. On their way God changed salty water into sweet water for them to drink. While they were sleeping God sent a power that took them to St. Macarius. Notice that God ALWAYS provides for us when we’re in need ?

St. Macarius taught them how to paint palm leaves and to live with the little amount of money they make. They stayed in the desert of Egypt for 3 years before St. Macarius cane to visit again.

St. Macarius came back to visit them and saw… them praying at night with a ray of light coming out of their mouth to heaven an angel with a sword of fire was protecting them.

St Macarius was so amazed! The next morning he put on them the clothes of monks.

After many years St. Maximus became sick and the angels and saints took him to heaven. Three days later, St. Domatius also went to heaven. They both had beautiful crowns on their heads in heaven.

What is the name of the two brothers ? QUESTIONS… What is the name of the two brothers ? St. Maximus and St. Domatius Max and Dommy St. Maximus and St. Paul St. Mark and St. Domatius

Where did St. Maximus and St. Domatius go? QUESTIONS… Where did St. Maximus and St. Domatius go? Canada Nicene Isreal Nil

What did they do in Nicene? QUESTIONS… What did they do in Nicene? Took care of others Became kings Healed sick people a) and c)

Who was protecting them in the desert ? QUESTIONS… Who was protecting them in the desert ? Their mom The king An angel They were protecting each other

This week… How are we going to spend time with God ? - pray to God - helping our parents - helping our friends and classmates - giving to the poor - love each other

“The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace.” Galatians 5:22 Verse of the week : “The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace.” Galatians 5:22