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Second Temple period
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between 530 BCE and 70 CE.First came the destruction of the Jewish state (587/6 BCE), when the Hebrews lost their land, monarchy, holy city and temple and were scattered throughout the world.The second crisis was the growing influence of Hellenism among Hebrews, which culminated in the Maccabean Revolt of 167 BCE. The third crisis was the Roman occupation of their lands.
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Maccabees
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Jewish rebel army who took control of Judea, which had been a client state of the Seleucid Empire. They founded the Hasmonean dynasty, which ruled from 164 BCE to 63 BCE, reasserting the Jewish religion, expanding the boundaries of the Land of Israel and reducing the influence of Hellenism and Hellenistic Judaism.
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Messiah/Christ
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“anointed”) is a redeemer figure expected or foretold in one form or another by a religion.translated into english as messiah
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Philippians hymn
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paul wrote it. The letter was written to the church at Philippi, one of the earliest churches to be founded in Europe. They were very attached to Paul, just as he was very fond of them
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Odes of Solomon
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Odes explicitly refers not only to Jesus, but also to the ideas of virgin birth, harrowing of hell, and the Trinity. perhaps originated from a heretical or gnostic group
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Prophets
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is one inspired by God through the Holy Spirit to deliver a message for a specific purpose. It is often associated with predicting future events, but in biblical terms it is wider and can include those given the power to preach repentance to those who do not want to hear the message and to warn of God's wrath for disobedience.The Didache gives extensive instruction in how to distinguish between true and false
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Didache
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three main sections dealing with Christian ethics, rituals such as baptism and Eucharist, and Church organization. written late in the 1st or early in the 2nd century.
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Easter/Pasch
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latin pascha. Easter marks the end of Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.
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Passover/Pasch
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Pesach. In the narrative of the Exodus, the Bible tells that God helped the Children of Israel escape slavery in Egypt by inflicting ten plagues upon the Egyptians before Pharaoh would release his Israelite slaves; the tenth and worst of the plagues was the slaughter of the first-born.
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Thecla
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listened to Paul's "discourse on virginity. saved from being burned at the stake by the onset of a storm. Alexander attempted to take her.
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apologists
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field of Christian theology that aims to present a rational basis for the Christian faith, defend the faith against objections, and expose the perceived flaws of other world views. justin martyr. Origen. CS Lewis
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Justin Martyr
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Most of what is known about the life of Justin Martyr comes from his own writings. meeting an old man on the sea shore who told him about Christianity, and
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Martyr
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a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion.
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Confessor
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one who gives heroic evidence of faith but does not suffer martyrdom
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Apostasy
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renunciation of a religious faith
abandonment of a previous loyalty |
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ascesis
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"exercise" or "training") describes a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures often with the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals
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Blandina
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she was a slave and admitted to being catholic having survived the same tortures, was at last tossed into a net and exposed to a bull. After being tossed a good deal by the animal, she no longer perceived what was happening
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Gnosticism
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is a scholarly term for a set of religious beliefs and spiritual practices common to early Christianity.way to salvation of the soul from the material world. They saw the material world as created through an intermediary being (demiurge) rather than directly by God. "learned" or "intellectual"
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Letter to Flora
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Gnostic view of the Law of Moses, a rational explication of the proposition that "the whole Law is divided into three parts; we find in it the legislation of Moses, of the elders, and of God himself"
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2nd Treatise of the Great Seth
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apocryphal Gnostic writing This writing sticks out among Early Christian writings in that it depicts a Jesus who did not die on the cross.
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Canon/Rule of Faith
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a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy; "the neoclassical canon"; "canons of polite society"
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Septuagint
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t was originally the designation for the Koine Greek translation of the Pentateuch, but came in time to refer to the Greek translation of the Old Testament adopted by Christians,
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Marcion
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His theology, which rejected the deity described in the Jewish Scriptures as inferior or subjugated to the God proclaimed in the Christian gospel, was denounced by the Church Fathers and he was excommunicated.
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Recapitulation
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to restate briefly : summarize
to give new form or expression to. to repeat the principal stages or phases of |
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Origen’s 3 levels of biblical interpretation
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literal, moral, and spiritual
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Constantine I (the Great)
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Roman Emperor from 306 to 337Well known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Synaxis
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In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration |
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Ps. Dionysius the Areopagite
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was a judge of the Areopagus who, as related in the Acts of the Apostles, (Acts 17:34), was converted to Christianity by the preaching of the Apostle Paul during the Areopagus sermon.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Catechumens
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is one receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism.
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Catechesis
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is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present.is an education in the faith of children, young people, and adults which includes especially the teaching of Christian doctrine imparted, generally speaking, in an organic and systematic way, with a view to initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life.
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Baptism symbolism
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facing west-when they turn to the east they welcome God renouncing Satan-
nakedness-of adam and eve profession of faith- descent into and ascent from water-best represents the New Testament pattern. |
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Sacrament of repentance
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hrough it, the penitent receives the divine forgiveness of Christ for any sins that are confessed. Confession is typically given to a Spiritual Father (usually a parish priest or monastic). Confession can be individual or general.
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Christian philosophy
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may refer to any development in philosophy that is characterised by coming from a Christian tradition.
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Macrina
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Her father arranged for her to marry but her fiance died before the wedding. She devoted herself to her religion, becoming a nun.She had a profound influence upon her brothers with her adherence to an ascetic ideal
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Nonna
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Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder, and the mother of Gregory the Theologian, Caesarius, and Gorgonia. She had a vision in which Gregory had given her magical cakes marked with the sign of the cross, and blessed by him
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Naucratius
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Basil the Elder and Emmelia of Caesarea. He had distinguished himself both in scholarship and Christian devotion, as an active hermit, a living example for his famous brothers, Basil and Gregory of Nyssa.
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Basil
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He was an influential 4th century Christian theologian. In addition to his work as a theologian, Basil was known for his care of the poor and underprivileged. Basil established guidelines for monastic life which focus on community life, liturgical prayer, and manual labor.
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Ascesis
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"exercise" or "training") describes a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures often with the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals
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apatheia
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state of mind where one is free from emotional disturbance. This might be translated as equanimity or indifference. This is the root of the word apathy.
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logismoi
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is a term used to describe assaultive or tempting thoughts
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Logos
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"word" to notions such as, on the one hand, language, talk, statement, speech, conversation, tale, story, prose, proposition, and principle; and on the other hand, thought, reason, account, consideration, esteem, due relation, proportion, and analogy
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great persecution
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diolection initiated it in 303. doniatist in Africa seperated because one of the bishops
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great persecution
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diolection initiated it in 303. doniatist in Africa seperated because one of the bishops
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John Cassian
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explored significance of chasitity in developing the capacity to love others. chastity was a virtue of purity in relationships based on self control
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John Cassian
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explored significance of chasitity in developing the capacity to love others. chastity was a virtue of purity in relationships based on self control
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modalism
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failed to accomadate the belief in the distictivness in the father, son, and holy spririt
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modalism
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failed to accomadate the belief in the distictivness in the father, son, and holy spririt
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Kenosis
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is the 'self-emptying' of one's own will and becoming entirely receptive to God's divine will.
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Kenosis
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is the 'self-emptying' of one's own will and becoming entirely receptive to God's divine will.
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impassiblilty
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describes the theological doctrine that God does not experience pain or pleasure from the actions of another being. It has often been seen as a consequence of divine aseity, the idea that God is absolutely independent of any other being, i.e., in no way causally dependent.
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impassiblilty
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describes the theological doctrine that God does not experience pain or pleasure from the actions of another being. It has often been seen as a consequence of divine aseity, the idea that God is absolutely independent of any other being, i.e., in no way causally dependent.
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Thalia
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the book written by Arius to defend the position he held in 325 at the First Council of Nicea
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homoousios
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is a technical theological term used in discussion of the Christian understanding of God as Trinity. The Nicene Creed describes Jesus as being homooúsios with God the Father — that is, they are of the "same substance" and are equally God.
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first council of nicea
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was a council of Christian bishops convened in Nicaea in Bithynia (present-day İznik in Turkey) by the Roman Emperor Constantine I in AD 325.
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Apollinaris
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(died 390) was a bishop of Laodicea in Syria. He collaborated with his father Apollinaris the Elder in reproducing the Old Testament in the form of Homeric and Pindaric poetry, and the New Testament after the fashion of Platonic dialogues, when the emperor Julian had forbidden Christians to teach the classics.
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Theodore of Mopsuestia,
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was bishop of Mopsuestia (modern Yakapinar) from 392 to 428 AD.Theodore's great treatise on the Incarnation belongs to this period according to Gennadius, and possibly also more than one of his commentaries on the Old Testament. As a preacher he seems to have now attained some eminence in the field of polemics.The famous letter of Ibas to Maris testifies that he struggled against extinguished Arianism and other heresies in Mopsuestia
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Nestorious
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was Archbishop of Constantinople from 10 A rejection of the long-used title of Theotokos ("Mother of God") for the Virgin Mary brought him into conflict with other prominent churchmen of the time, most notably Cyril of Alexandria, who accused him of heresy.pril 428 to 22 June 431Nestorius believed that no union between the human and divine were possible.
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Proclus of Constantinople
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Proclus continued his preaching after Nestorius became Archbishop of Constantinople in 428. It was during one of these events, in 429, that Proclus preached his famous sermon on Incarnation and defended the title of the Theotokos before Nestorius himself.
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Age of Adam/Age of New Adam
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page 220 Antiochenes represented human origens and destiny in these two stages.
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Assumed man
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Nestorious made clear that the assumed mas is the acting self in Christ
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persona
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the concept of a legal person
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