Holy Cities
Modern day Turkey refers to this former Roman capitol simply as "the City". What city do they mean?
Constantinople (Istanbul)
Home to the gateway to the West, this city was named after which French King?
Who is St. Louis IX of France?
This French bishop attained notoriety after his schismatic ordination of four bishops in 1988.
Who is Marcel Lefebvre?
Not to be confused with docetism, this heresy preached that sacramental validity was determined by the worthiness of the sacramental ministers
What is donatism?
Although their lower bodies reside elsewhere, the heads of this tentmaker and fisherman are preserved at St. John Lateran Basilica.
Who are Sts. Peter & Paul?
Due to historical custom surrounding ships which leave your domain, the Bishop of this Florida city also claimed his diocese extended to the moon during the 1960's.
What is Orlando?
Once known as the defender of the Faith, this British monarch became the founder of Anglicanism.
Who is Henry VIII?
For author C.S. Lewis, your christological options are Lord, Liar, or what?
Lunatic
Orthodox trinitarian theology teaches that there is one God in three persons, but this erroneous doctrine makes things simple by just saying that there are three gods.
What is tritheism?
The dumb ox to his classmates, this brilliant theologian wrote a famous introduction to theology.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
In addition to Basel and Florence, the 17th Ecumenical Council also took place in what city?
What is Ferrera?
This Carolingian was the first Holy Roman Emperor as well as the King of the Franks.
Who is Charlemagne?
Not found in any canonical book of the Bible, this product of Jewish fan-fiction is the legendary first wife of Adam.
Who is Lilith?
This 1600's medieval heresy wasn't quiet enough, when it preached that true contemplation of God was achieved through total inactivity.
What is Quietism?
The Church calls her "the doctor of love", but she's no 70's hippy - unless it's the 1870's.
Who is Thérèse of Lisieux?
Saint Anselm was bishop in what British city?
What is Canterbury?
How many kings named Herod are found in the New Testament?
Six (you can argue five, since Herod Philip is referred to as just Philip).
Herod the Great: Christmas story
Herod Archelaus: Joseph to Nazareth instead of Bethlehem because of him
Herod Antipas: Killed John the Baptist
Herod Philip: Ruled area north and east of Galilee
Herod Agrippa I: Eaten by worms
Herod Agrippa II: Trial of Paul in Caesarea
In 1517 Germany, this ornery professor allegedly pinned his 95 complaints on the door of Castle Church.
Who is Martin Luther?
For this early Christian heresy, the loving God of the New Testament is a different being than the spiteful God of the Old Testament.
What is Marcionism?
After winning a nobel prize, this religious sister spent her acceptance speech talking about the evils of abortion.
Who is Mother Teresa of Calcutta?
Packing up and leaving Rome, several popes resided in this French city.
What is Avignon?
Little remembered in the history of Israel, this king briefly reigned between Saul and David.
Who is Ish-bosheth? (Or Eshbaal)
Don't let this 4th century saint's unfortunate name fool you; he was a staunch defender of theological orthodoxy during the Arian controversy.
Who is St. Lucifer? (of Cagliari)
This Christian heresy revered the Blessed Virgin Mary as a member of the Trinity.
What is Collyridianism?
Called "the Moral Doctor" for his devotion to moral theology, this doctor of the Church founded the Redemptorists in 1732.
Who is St. Alphonsus Liguori?