Epistle to Philemon
What does the name "Philemon" mean?
Beloved
What role did St. Athanasius have at the Council of Nicaea?
Defender of the Nicene Creed
What does Apocalypse mean?
Revelation
Who was the Emperor during the Council of Nicaea?
Emperor Constantine
What does the priest do with the seven wicks before reading the Book of Revelation? and where does he place them?
A Lights them and places them in front of the altar
What are three things Philemon is known for that are mentioned in the epistle?
State one incorrect claim made by Arius?
Christ was less divine than the Father
Christ only fulfills what the father orders him to do
Christ received his authority from the father
What significant event is commemorated on the night of the Apocalypse? Hint: where does Christ go?
Christ’s descent into Hades and took the righteous to paradise.
Which New Testament writer was known to be a physician?
St.Luke
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What request does St. Paul make regarding Onesimus?
To accept Onesimus as a brother rather than a slave
What was one of St. Athanasius' significant works? Its very famous!
On the Incarnation of the Word
When does the church change the curtains from black to white?
At the beginning of the night
What does St. Paul request Philemon to do if Onesimus owes him anything?
Forgive the debt as if it were Paul’s own debt
What do we conclude the night with?
The Holy Liturgy
What title does our church give to saint Mark?
The beholder of God
What did Arius teach about Christ's will?
(Which is incorrect!!)
Christ’s will was subordinate to the Father’s will
What does the reading of the Book of Revelation on this night signify for the faithful?
It highlights Christ’s victory and the future of humanity (including the 2nd coming)
How does St. Paul refer to himself in the opening of the epistle?
Prisoner of Christ Jesus
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What does St. Paul wish to see from Philemon’s response to Onesimus?
Philemon’s obedience in accepting Onesimus
How did St. Athanasius describe Christ’s authority in response to Arian claims?
Christ had full divine authority, equal to the Father’s
Which Psalm’s chant represents Christ’s victory over the devil?
Psalm 151
How did the Coptic Church respond to the return of Arius from exile?
Excommunicated him and refused to accept him in their churches
What was the significance of the phrase “I and My Father are one” in the debate against Arianism?
It was used to affirm that they are equal.