Personal Life
What was His role in the church and what else did He do?
He was a bishop of Alexandria and a theological writer
Which theological disagreement did Saint Athanasius fight against?
Arianism
When was the council of Nicea?
325 AD
How many books did St. Athanasius identify in the New Testament?
27 books
What did Saint Athanasius contribute to the church's understanding of Jesus Christ?
He affirmed that Jesus was both God and Man
When was St. Athanasius born & What year did St. Athanasius depart?
He was born in the year 298 AD and He departed on May 2, 373 AD
what did St. Athanasius fight against beside Arianism?
Heresies against the Holy Spirit.
What was Saint Athanasius' role in the Council of Nicea?
He was a deacon accompanying Pope Alexandros
In total, how many books did St. Athanasius write/edit
About 25 books
What did Saint Athanasius contribute to the church's observance of Lent?
He introduced a 40-day fasting period
Which city was Saint Athanasius a bishop of?
Alexandria
How did Saint Athanasius contribute to the Orthodox faith after the Council of Nicea?
He fought against Arianism and wrote important books
What is the significance of the Council of Nicea in relation to Saint Athanasius?
He participated as a bishop.
What did Saint Athanasius write about in his book "On the Incarnation of the Word"?
On the Incarnation of the Word was a book he wrote explaining that Jesus Christ was both God and Man.
What was Saint Athanasius' contribution to the church's understanding of Arianism?
He fought against Arianism and defended the Orthodox faith
Where are the relics of Saint Athanasius currently preserved?
Deir El-Anba Rowais, Cairo, Egypt
What is Arianism? Why is it important?
Arianism is an idea that opposes the correct church teachings made by a man named Arius.
It's important because that is what St. Athanasius fought against
What did Saint Athanasius do after the Council of Nicea to defend the faith?
He continued to serve God and the church with determination
How did Saint Athanasius influence the formation of the New Testament?
He compiled the list of books that are in use today
What did Saint Athanasius contribute to the church during his 16 years of exile?
He spent time with the Desert Fathers and monks
What did Saint Athanasius do during his years of exile?
He spent time with monks and hermits in the desert
Because of St. Athanasius and the council of Nicea, this prayer was changed. What is this prayer?
The creed
What was the significance of Saint Athanasius' role during the Council of Nicea?
He played a major role in defending the Orthodox faith against Arianism
Name the 3 main books that St. Athanasius wrote.
He wrote the biography of St Anthony and two great books held in very high value in our church: ‘Against the Heathen’ and ‘On the Incarnation of the Word’
Who did St. Athanasius come together with in leading the church along the path of the Orthodox faith?
Saint Basil the Great, Saint Gregory the Theologian, and Saint Gregory of Nyssa.