Roman Emperors
Neros name mentioned in the Bible. Major Event Nero Blamed Christians for. Explain. Age when he became emperor. Neros rise to the empire.
What is Antichrist 666 Neron Kesar. Fires of Rome. Easily accused Christians of starting the fire since pagans hated them. Became emperor at 17. Weird relationship with mother after she got him to the top he murdered her.
Significance of St. Justin The Martyr. His famous Martyr
What is at first St. Justin did not believe in the lord. He liked having philosophical conversations. Had a chance encounter and was convinced to read the bible and fell in love with it. Was an apologist. Rusticus (emperor) beheads St Justin because St. Justin was confident he would go to heaven.
3 Ways to Kill a Christian
What is 1. Lion, Tigers, & Bears 2. Crucifixion 3. Burned at the Stake
M & M stands for
What is Miracles and Martyrdom.
Significance of Decius. Three A's. Libellatici.
What is wanted to return everyone to pagan ways. Enforced the libellatici which is a document stating they have made a sacrifice to a pagan God. Multiple ways to obtain buy stealing, killing, buying, etc. Apostasies, Abortion, & Adultery.
Significance of St. Saul
What is his story was a roman who persecuted Christians until he got into a crash in his carriage when he was blinded however, Jesus unblinded him. Was Martyred and Beheaded.
Significance of Church at Antioch.
Antioch was the place where followers of Jesus Christ were first labeled as Christians (Acts 11:2)
What Romans thought were occurring in the private Christian meetings. Explain why Christians thought this. (2)
What is Cannibalism and the Agape (the Love Feast). Rumors of consuming the body & blood of Jesus. Romans sexual assumptions.
The Significance of Valerian & his 2 rescripts
What is 1. All Christians cannot meet in public
2. Bishops, Priest, & Deacons were executed and leadership positions in the Church were put into slavery
Significance of St. Peter
What is was crucified but requested to die upside on his cross because he didn't believe he was worthy to die on the same plane that Jesus died on. mentioned 195 times in the New Testament. Is named First when talking about Apostles. Very Important.
Significance of Council of Jerusalem
Peter says yes that the Gentiles can be accepted
Symbol of Ichthys & Meaning. Where it was Displayed and Why?
What is Fish with letters IXOYE. Meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour. Used to mark House Churches so Christians can know what houses hold mass and church teachings.
Significance of Diocletian
Separates the Empire. Makes the empire weaker but is focused on barbarians invading Rome and not the Christians.
Significance of St. Lawrence
Gave all the money of the Church to the poor. Pagans didn't like this so they roasted him. Last words were " I am roasted enough on this side, turn me over"
Greek Word for Witness
What is a Martyr
What is Christians
Western Romes Fall
476 AD
Pope Sixtus II
Died and left St. Lawrence in Charge of richies.
Novation Heresy
Novation was unforgiving about Christians denying their faith. While Cornelius believes in penance and punishment like wearing hair shirts.
Significance of Origen
Martyred under Decius. Father of the Church but wasn't a Saint. Head of the First Catechetical School. Became a priest without approval of local Bishops.