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 Where was Pope Dioscorus born?

Alexandria 

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6. What false belief did Leo the Bishop of Rome teach?

 Jesus had two separate natures

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 Where was the council held to discuss these teachings?

chalcedon 

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  1. How many years did Pope Dioscorus spend in exile?

5

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 What school did Pope Dioscorus study in?

the theological school of alexandria 

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 What is the true Orthodox belief about Jesus Christ?

He is one person with one united nature: fully God and fully man

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What year was the Council of Chalcedon?

451 AD

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  1. On what Coptic date did Pope Dioscorus depart?

7th of Thoout

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 Who was Pope Dioscorus a disciple of?

pope cyril 1

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 What example did Pope Dioscorus use to explain Christ's united nature?

 Fire and iron

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What did Pope Dioscorus do when he was shown the false belief document?

 Pretended to sign, then excommunicated all who signed

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What does "Champion of Orthodoxy" mean about Pope Dioscorus?

He bravely protected the true faith

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 What number pope was Pope Dioscorus in the Coptic Church?

25th

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What does the "Hypostatic Union" mean?

 The unity of Christ's divinity and humanity

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What happened to the other bishops after seeing what was done to Pope Dioscorus?

 They became afraid and signed the false belief

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Why is it important to learn about saints like Pope Dioscorus?

  1. They teach us how to defend our faith and be strong
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 What title is Pope Cyril I known by?

the pillar of faith 

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What was Leo's letter to the emperor called?

 Leo's Tome

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 Where was Pope Dioscorus exiled to?

Island of Gagra

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What Bible verse reminds us to pass on the faith to others?

2 Timothy 2:2

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