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St. Athanasius

Read: Synaxarium 7th. of Bashans

Verse to Memorize:

Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.

Hebrews 13:7

1. The 1st. part of the Church Creed was written by the Ecumenical Council of

a) Jerusalem	d) Chalcedon
b) Nicea	e) Constantinople
c) Ephesus

2. ______________ was the main voice against the heresy of ___________ at the Council of ___________. [Arius, Athanasius, Nicea]

3. From an early _______, Athanasius set himself to study the ___________ and all Church ___________. He was offered by his ______________ to the Church to serve Abba _________________. [books, Bible, age, Alexandros, mother]

4. Which of the following describes Arius' belief:
        a) Jesus Christ is equal with God.
        b) Jesus Christ was created by God.
        c) The Holy Spirit is not God.
        d) Jesus Christ is less than God in glory.
        e) b & d

5. Which of the following best describes St. Athanasius? (Circle all possible answers)
        a) He was one of the 318 Bishops at the Council of Nicea.
        b) He initiated the monastic life.
        c) He fought to preserve the Christian Orthodox faith.
        d) He is responsible for ending Christian persecution.
        e) He is a great theologian of the Church.

6. How many times was Pope St. Athanasius exiled? ________

7. Mark (ü) for true and (û) for wrong in front of the following:
        a) Athanasius' parents were Christians. (   )
        b) The Lord is pleased with us whenever we mix with evil people. (   )
        c) Athanasius is called the defender of the Orthodox faith. (   )
        d) 200 Bishops were gathered at the Council of Nicea. (   )
        e) Athanasius spent 20 years of his life in exile. (   )

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