Persons
this person wrote the earliest ordination rites for the priesthood
St. Hippolytus
was known for inaugurating the phrase "Christiani non sint"—(Let the Christians be Exterminated)
Nero
The Apostolic Father and martyr who spent most of his life defending the church's teachings against heresy
What is the Septuagint?
Translation of the Old Testament used by Catholics
Legalized Christianity
A person who is preparing for baptism and is being instructed in the Church's teaching
Catechumen
emperor who thought he had a balanced approach to christians because he offered them a chance to apostasize or die
Emperor Trajan
inaugurated the first empire-wide persecution of Christians because he wanted to restore pagan cults
Emperor Decius
Council in 1546 where the church made a final definitive statement concerning the Canon of Scripture
Council of Trent
Before this famous battle for control of the Western Roman Empire, Constantine beheld a vision of a cross inscribed with the words "In this sign you will conquer"
Battle of Milvian Bridge
virgin martyr who was sentenced to be burned alive, but ultimately was be-headed, when the flames wouldn't touch her
St. Seraphia
issued 4 edicts that resulted in the worst of all the persecutions the Christians suffered under the Romans
Emperor Diocletian
certificates showing that Christians had already offered sacrifice to the gods
libellatici
Who determined the Canon of Scripture?
The Magisterium (bishops) determined which books belonged in the Bible
early theologian who initiated the concept of a homily and was later tortured for the faith
Origen
Saintly writers of the early Church; they came directly after the Apostles and some had direct links to the Apostles
Apostolic Fathers
Why were the 5 Good Emperors who reigned from Ad 64-180 called this?
Bishop of Lyon, who spent much of his energy fighting the heresy of Gnosticism
St. Irenaeus
Famous martyr who was roasted alive; during his torments he said "Turn me over; I'm done on this side"
St. Lawrence
Apologists' three major opponents in defending the faith
1) Judaism
2) Gnosticism
3) Pagan Religions
this emperor declared Christians could only be prosecuted for actual violations of the common law, not just for professing Christian belief
Apostolic Father who wrote letters on the way to his martyrdom, begging the church not to interfere nor stop his martyrdom
St. Ignatius of Antioch
1. Baptism is necessary for salvation
2. Many babies died in infancy before the modern age
Subscribers to ancient Greek philosophy saw this as an unnatural violation of the natural ends of sexual relations--life.
a 1st century essay concerning Christian morals, practices, and ministry
The Didache