St.Basil
What did Saint Basil write?
The liturgy of St. Basil
Was Saint Gregory born to Christian parents?
No, they were pagan
Was St. Cyril born into a Christian family?
yes
What's the name of the council that St. Athanasius attended?
The council of Nicaea
Metropolitan
Where did St. Gregory the wonderworker go to keep learning about Christianity?
Alexandria
How long was St. Cyril at the monastery for?
6 years
What did St. Athanasius write as a result of the council?
The Creed
What did St. Basil defend?
The Coptic Orthodox virgin
What was St. John's job before he became one of Jesus's disciples?
He was a fishermen
What is a monastery?
A quiet place, focused on prayer
What was St. Athanasius ordained as?
the 20th Pope/Patriarch
Where did St. Basil go to visit the monasteries?
Egypt
Did St. Gregory listen to God's will, or did he keep living in the desert?
He listened to God and went back to the town to become their bishop
Who is the current pope?
Pope Tawadros the II
What was the purpose of the council?
To fight against heresy, spread by Arius
What did Emperor Valens want to do to St. Basil and what happened when he tried to do it?
Where did St. John go to preach about Jesus after the resurrection?
He went to Asia
What is a heresy?
Teaching that goes against the truth of the church
What is the core of the creed?
The son being one essence with the father