Early Life
Antony was born in the country
What is Egypt?
Antony affirmed that the torture in the tombs had been so excessive that no blows inflicted by _______ could ever have caused him such torment?
What is by man?
He wrote the book, titled "Life of St. Antony"
Who is St. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria
Anthony said "Wherefore if it even chanced that we were lords of all the earth, it would not be worthy of comparison with ___________."
What is "the kingdom of heaven"
What Gospel reading inspired Antony to sell everything except what was needed for his sister?
What is Matthew 19:21: 'If thou wouldst be perfect, go and sell that thou hast and give to the poor; and come follow Me and thou shalt have treasure in heaven.'
Laying in the church among the villagers, Antony woke at midnight and using his head only, motioned this request to his friend
What is "carry me again to the tombs without waking anybody."
Through these 3 things, Antony was able to defeat the devil
What is faith, prayer, and fasting?
Antony was tempted by a large quantity of real _________ during his initial journey into the desert?
What is gold?
Antony had no fellowship with this group, who denied the full deity of the Logos, saying that there was a time when the Son "was not"
Who are the Arians?
What Gospel reading inspired Antony to begin living in solitude outside the village?
What is Matthew 6:34: ", ' be not anxious for tomorrow,'
One of Antony's acquaintances brought him bread at intervals of many days once he entered where?
What are the tombs?
This figure stood, reaching to the clouds and catching souls as they ascended towards heaven
What is the giant?
Hold old was Antony when he fought the demons in the tombs and began his journey into the desert?
He was about 35 years old
On his way to visit the brethren, Antony was able to cross the crocodile-infested Arsenoitic Canal by doing this
What is simply praying?
To avoid being reckless, it is good to consider the word of the Apostle, which says
What is 1 Corinthians 15:31 "I die daily"
6 months after the death of his parents, Antony reflected on how the Apostles left all and followed whom?
What is "the Saviour"?
One method to determine if an apparition is from God or from the devil is to assess whether your _________ increases or decreases
What is fear/peace?
Anthony was this old when he died
Antony said monks are like, "_____, if they remain long on dry land, die" For that reason, they must never leave the mountain for too long
What are Fishes
Combating the devil in the form of a black child, Antony quote Psalm 118:7 which says "for the Lord is my ______, and I shall look down on mine _______."
What is "helper" and "enemies"
This was Antony's first struggle against the devil
What is the incident where the devil appeared as a black boy, and Anthony said "Thou art very despicable then, for thou art black-hearted and weak as a child. Henceforth I shall have no trouble from thee"
This type of attack is the devil's first snare for the young
Who lead Antony into the inner desert?
Who are the Saracens?
During the persecution of Maximinus in Alexandria, the Lord didn't allow Antony to become a _____ so that he could remain a teacher to many
What is a martyr?
What Bible verse inspired Antony to work with his hands, and live in constant prayer?
What is 2 Thessalonians 3:10 "'he who is idle let him not eat"