Final years
In what year was St. Athanasius exiled for the fifth and final time?
365 AD
What council in 381 AD reaffirmed the Nicene Creed?
First council of Constantinople
What did St. Athanasius stand against?
Arianism
One reason he remains important today?
Defender, theologian, preserver, model
What key document defined the Bible?
39th Festal Letter
Which emperor exiled St. Athanasius for the last time?
Emperor Valens
Which term did St. Athanasius defend?
Homoousios
What nickname was he given?
St. Athanasius Contra Mundum
How to show perseverance today?
Stand firm in faith during trials
What heresy did he write against?
Arianism
What led to his return as bishop in 366 AD?
Public outcry
What did his 39th Festal Letter help define?
The New Testament canon
Why is theology important?
To explain and defend faith
Why is it important to read Scripture regularly, based on St. Athanasius’ life?
Because Scripture grounded his faith during persecution and helped him defend truth. it can do the same for us today.
What about Jesus' nature did he emphasize?
That he is of the same essence as the father (Homoousios)
What major letter did he write in 367 AD?
39th festal letter
What role did monasticism play?
Preserving and defending the faith
What did he emphasize about doctrine?
Rooted in apostolic tradition
What deeper lesson can we learn from St. Athanasius’ faith during exile?
That true faith stays strong even when isolated or misunderstood, because it relies on God—not approval or comfort.
How did St. Athanasius’ writings impact future Christian leaders?
They inspired boldness in defending truth and shaped the theology of major Church Fathers like St. Augustine and St. Basil.
Where did St. Athanasius pass away?
Alexandria
Name one theologian influenced by St. Athanasius.
St. Basil, Gregory of Nazianzus, or Augustine
How did St. Athanasius influence future Church teachings?
His writings helped shape Church doctrine and affirmed Christ’s divinity.
What does a “Christ-centered life” require from us today, based on St. Athanasius’ example?
It requires boldness to stand for truth, discipline to stay rooted in Scripture, and humility to follow God’s will even when it’s hard.
Why was St. Athanasius’ teaching on Christ’s divinity so important?
It protected the Church from heresy and clarified that salvation is only possible if Jesus is truly God.