Ezra the Faithful Scribe
What is the main lesson we learn from Ezra the Priest and Scribe?
We learn how to keep what we learned and teach it to those around us.
Why were the Israelites taken captive in Babylon?
Because they disobeyed God and did evil, bringing God's wrath upon them.
When is St. Macarius the Great's feast day, and what does his name mean?
The 27th of Paremhotep (April 5), and his name means "Blessed."
What is an Ecumenical Council?
A meeting of church leaders from around the world to discuss matters of the faith.
What false teaching did Arius spread?
He taught that Jesus Christ was created and was not equal to the Father.
What is a scribe?
A person who writes down the Word of God.
Who conquered the Israelites and took them captive?
King Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians.
What did the angel tell St. Macarius's father before Macarius was born?
That he would have a son who would become a father to many spiritual children.
Who called the Council of Nicaea, and when did it take place?
Emperor Constantine called it in A.D. 325.
What does the Church believe about the Son and the Father?
The Son and the Father are equal and both are divine.
What tribe was Ezra from, and what were his two roles?
He was from the tribe of Levi and was both a priest and a scribe.
What tribe was Ezra from, and what were his two roles?
He was from the tribe of Levi and was both a priest and a scribe.
What three virtues did St. Macarius have?
Obedience, humility, and meekness.
How many bishops attended the Council of Nicaea, and how long did it last?
318 bishops attended, and it lasted 3 months.
Which Pope first dealt with Arius, and what did he do?
Pope Peter, the 17th Pope of Alexandria. He asked Arius to repent, and when Arius refused, he stopped him from teaching in the Church.
How many groups returned to Jerusalem, and which group did Ezra lead?
Three groups returned, and Ezra led the second group.
How many groups returned to Jerusalem, and which group did Ezra lead?
Three groups returned, and Ezra led the second group.
Why did St. Macarius leave his village and go to the wilderness of Scetis?
He was falsely accused. After God revealed his innocence, he humbly left, and a cherub guided him for two days to Scetis.
What were the two main decisions made at the Council of Nicaea?
Who attended the Council of Nicaea from Alexandria, and what was St. Athanasius's role?
Pope Alexander attended with his disciple St. Athanasius, who was a deacon.
What problem did Ezra discover before leaving for Jerusalem, and how was it solved?
He realized there were no Levites traveling with him. He called for them, and God gave him favor so they agreed to come.
What problem did Ezra discover before leaving for Jerusalem, and how was it solved?
He realized there were no Levites traveling with him. He called for them, and God gave him favor so they agreed to come.
What did St. Anthony say to St. Macarius, and what did he teach him?
St. Anthony said, "You shall be blessed as your name," and he taught him the monastic life.
What four conditions were required to hold an Ecumenical Council?
What title was St. Athanasius given, what persecutions did he face, and name one book he wrote.
He was called "The Apostolic." He was exiled five times for seventeen years and wrote On the Incarnation of the Word or Against the Arians.