Roles
When does the Apostolic Era start?
The Resurrection
Who was the first nun?
St. Scholastica
What are anchoresses?
highly religious laywoman who chose to live in solitude and devote their lives to God
Was there any biblical evidence Mary of Magdala was a prostitute?
No
Who were the woman desert monks?
Desert mothers
Where is Saint Phoebe mentioned and what was her role?
The deacon of the church in cenchreae. She assisted others and exchanged letters between Christian communities.
Who was St. Scholastica’s twin?
St. Benedict
What are anchorages?
Cell connected to a church
Who’s homily was the start of this rumor?
Pope Gregory the Great
What does Ammas mean?
Spiritual mother
Who did Priscilla and Aquila travel with to spread Christianity?
St. Paul
What do nuns devote their lives to?
Devote their lives to prayer and charitable work
What are the three windows in an anchorage for?
Communication, mass viewing, and access to food
Who was she mixed up with?
Mary Bethany
Why did they come to be?
Who’s house was considered the center of Christian worship in Phillipi?
Lydia of Thyatira
What vows do nuns take?
Simplicity and chastity
who do you need permission from to become an anchoress?
A local bishop
When did this misconception start?
After her death
How did they dress?
Like men
What period affected the roles of woman?
Patristic period
Who are the nuns that live a life of prayer and solidarity?
cloistered nuns
What do you have to be to be an anchoress?
devout and good character
How did this impact woman Today?
They suppressed woman’s leadership roles
What led them to their downfall?
the widespread attacks on caste Christian woman