His Early Life
Who was Pope Cyril I’s uncle?
WHAT IS Pope Theophilus
What is the name of the heresy Pope Cyril fought against?
WHAT IS The Nestorian Heresy
What was the name of the council that stopped Nestorius?
WHAT IS The Council of Ephesus
Which verse says, “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son”?
WHAT IS Matthew 1:23
Name one thing Pope Cyril wrote about in his books.
WHAT IS Commentaries on the Bible
What was the name of the monastery Pope Cyril went to?
WHAT IS St. Macarius the Great Monastery
What city did Nestorius start spreading his false teaching in?
WHAT IS Constantinople
What year was the Council of Ephesus held?
WHAT IS 431 AD
Which verse says, “God was shown in the flesh”?
WHAT IS 1 Timothy 3:16
What liturgy is named after Pope Cyril?
WHAT IS St. Cyril’s Divine Liturgy
Who was Pope Cyril’s teacher at the monastery?
WHAT IS Abba Serapion
What does the word “Theotokos” mean?
WHAT IS Mother of God
How many bishops came to the council?
WHAT IS 200 bishops
What does the name “Immanuel” mean?
WHAT IS God with us
On which day do we celebrate Pope Cyril’s feast?
WHAT IS Abib 3
How many years did Pope Cyril spend in the monastery?
WHAT IS 5 years
Did Nestorius believe Jesus had one united nature or two separate ones?
WHAT IS Two separate natures
What did the Church add to its prayers after the council to honor Saint Mary?
WHAT IS The Introduction to the Creed
Who was born from the Virgin Mary and is also fully God?
WHAT IS Jesus Christ
What special title did the Church give Pope Cyril?
WHAT IS Pillar of Faith
What was the special gift God gave Pope Cyril when he read books?
WHAT IS He could remember any book by heart
Pope Cyril explained the truth using fire and what other metal?
WHAT IS Iron
Did Nestorius accept the letters Pope Cyril sent him?
WHAT IS No
Why is it important to remember Bible verses when talking about our faith?
WHAT IS Because they help us know and explain the truth
Why do we call him the “Pillar of Faith”?
WHAT IS Because he defended the true Christian faith