Introduction of Church fathers
What did they do for the Church?
(what did they direct?)
helped direct of the Churches future
What was the span that they were written about?
it was written over a span of roughly 1,500 years, from approximately 1400 BC to 95 AD
What was the time period for this era?
80 - 180 AD
What was the time period for this era?
100 - 325 AD
What was the time period for this era?
313 - 451 AD
What were their major influences of the time?
great intellects and holiness of these Theologians
How did the Roman Empire’s efforts to combat theological heresy contribute to, or reflect, the overall collapse of the Roman Empire?
Empire helped combat the heresy, explaining the collapse of the Roman empire.
When was St.Ephrem baptized?
As a adult
Which Father was in this timeline?
St. Athanasius
Which Father is in this time period?
St. Basil the Great and St.John Chrysostom
What was the form of writing from the Church Fathers during the time of oppressive reign of the Roman?
poems and hymns
What were the 3 group names?
Apostolic Fathers, Ante-Nicene Fathers, Post-Nicene Fathers
What was Pope Gregory the Great's assumed name?
Servant of God
When was the Monte Cassino built?
529 AD
What was St. Gregory of Nazianzus most known for in the Church?
His beautiful and profound writings on the Trinity.
What did they develop the rang on?
the range on how to teach the faith that preserve the immensity of the gift of Christ’s love
Which wealth of wisdom did they provide for the Church?
The wealth of wisdom that they provided to the Church is incalculable
What were they recognized for in the Church?
writings, which significantly guided the trajectory of biblical worship
True or False: St. Leo was also influential at the council of Chalcedon in 452?
False, he was influential at the council of Chalcedon in 451
Why was St.John Chrysostom exiled?
Because of his outspeaking fearlessness of criticism of the church
Which Era did The Church fathers spanned from?
1st - 8th century
Which type of writings that they were guided for/ recognized for?
significantly guided the trajectory of biblical worship.
Where was St. Gregory of Nazianzus celebrated?
The East
When was St.John Chrysostom ordained as a priest?
386 AD
Where was St. Jerome born?
Northern Italy