St Athanasius' Life
Where was St. Athanasius born?
Alexandria, Egypt
When did the Council of Nicaea take place?
325 A.D.
How many times was Athanasius exiled?
Five times
Who was the monk St. Athanasius admired and wrote about?
St. Anthony
Which St. Anthanasius book defends the idea that Jesus became man to save us?
On the Incarnation
What language did St. Athanasius study to understand the Old Testament?
Hebrew
What heresy was condemned at the Council?
Arianism
Where did he go during his second exile?
Rome
What book introduced monasticism to the West?
The Life of St. Anthony
Which of St. Athanasius' writings argues directly against Arianism?
Against the Arians
What position did St. Athanasius hold before becoming bishop?
Deacon under Bishop Alexander
What term describes Jesus as equal in essence to the Father?
Homoousios
Who provided refuge during his third exile?
The desert monks
What did monks focus their lives on?
Prayer, fasting, and spiritual discipline
What was the purpose of the Festal Letters?
To announce Easter and encourage believers
In what year did St. Athanasius become Bishop of Alexandria?
328 AD
What creed resulted from the council?
The Nicene Creed
Which two emperors exiled him for opposing Arianism?
Constantius II and Valens
How did monasticism support St. Athanasius?
It provided refuge and spiritual encouragement
What central concept did his writings help define?
The doctrine of the Trinity
What title means he stood against the world for truth?
Contra Mundum
What was St. Athanasius’ role at the Council?
He defended Christ’s divinity as a deacon
How did his time in exile benefit the Church?
He wrote books, mentored leaders, and spread truth.
What practice did St. Athanasius adopt from monks?
Spiritual discipline and simplicity
Which two of St. Athanasius' books were crucial in defending the Nicene faith?
On the Incarnation
And Against the Arians