St.John
What was St. John’s title?
St.John Bishop of El-Borollos
What was St.John known for?
generosity , humility, and defending the faith.
what happened to St. John’s parents?
They passed away.
What does “Bishop” describe?
A leader in the church
What did St. John do with his inheritance
He used it to help the poor and sick.
Why did St.John give away his wealth?
To serve God and help others.
where did St. John go after choosing to become a monk?
He went into the wilderness.
What is a monastery?
A place where monks live and worship.
What did St.John become before becoming a bishop?
A Monk.
What did St. John write about?
The lives and teachings of the saints.
what three practices does St. John dedicate himself to as a monk
Praying, fasting, and studying the teachings of the church.
What did St.John devote himself to as a monk
Prayer, fasting, and studying the teachings of the church.
What did St. John teach people about?
Christianity and orthodox faith.
what position was St. John later chosen to serve in?
Bishop of El-Borollos.
What SPECIFICALLY did St. John defend?
He defended the Orthodox faith against false teachings.
What is one lesson we can learn from St. John?
We should put God first and use what we have to help others.
Besides helping the poor, what did St. John do to preserve the history and the teachings of the church?
he wrote about the lives and the teachings of the Saints.