1st council of the Church which affirmed that Jesus possesses a divine nature and was not created
What is the Council of Nicaea?
100
The edict which granted religious freedom occurred here
What is Milan?
100
Refers to a person who cuts themselves off from society to live in solitude
What is a hermit?
100
“Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you!" - Explored many different philosophies and heresies before his conversion to Christianity
Who is Saint Augustine?
100
The belief that Jesus was created by the Father
What is Arianism?
200
3rd council of the Church which affirmed that Mary is indeed the mother of God
What is the Council of Ephesus?
200
The battle which occurred here laid the groundwork for the conversion of Constantine
What is the Milvian bridge?
200
During the early centuries of the Church, those teachers whose writings extended the Tradition of the Apostles and who continue to be important for the Church’s teachings
Who are the Fathers of the Church?
200
His conversion led to the toleration of Christianity and ultimately to the establishment of a Christian Roman empire
Who is Constantine?
200
An articulation of the Church's teaching in response to Arianism. A statement of belief.
What is the creed?
300
Council which affirmed the hypostatic union of Christ, that there are two natures in the one person of Christ
What is the Council of Chalcedon?
300
City established by Constantine as the new capitol city of the Roman Empire
What is Constantinople?
300
The superior of a religious community to whom monks make a vow of obedience
Who is an abbot?
300
Heretic who denied the divinity of Christ
Who is Arius?
300
Means having the same nature or essence
What is consubstantial?
400
2nd council which affirmed the divinity of the Holy Spirit
What is the Council of Constantinople?
400
Constantine's conversion to Christianity resulted in the building of this...a place where pilgrims continue to flock
What is Saint Peter's Basilica?
400
A title officially bestowed on those saints who are highly esteemed for their theological writings and personal holiness
What is Doctor of the Church?
400
Credited with being the founder of monasticism
Who is Saint Anthony of Egypt?
400
Term for the fact that there are two natures (human and divine) in the one person of Christ
What is the hypostatic union?
500
The council which gave us the final form of the Nicene creed
What is Council of Constantinople?
500
A place where religious communities (monks and nuns) are housed
What is a monastery?
500
The interference of civil authorities in Church affairs
What is Caesaropapism?
500
Vehemently defended the Church against Arianism - “He became what we are (human) so that He might make us what He is (divine).”
Who is Saint Athanasius?
500
Claimed that Mary was the mother of Christ (Christokos) not the mother of God (Theotokos)