Catholicism Flashcards
What is the purpose of the roman temples, the Pontifex Maximus?
To unite the people, for control
Where does the word catholic come from?
Katholikos-Universal
What did Constantine see and do?
A vision telling him to fight under the symbol of Christ, he had his soldier put the Greek word for Christ on their shields
What was the Greek word put on the shields?
Chi-Rho
When did Constantine receive his vision?
October 28, 312
What is the Edict of Milan?
It dictates Rome’s neutrality against religion ending the persecution against Christians
When was the Edict of Milan established?
313
What did pope Sylvester do an when?
Built the Basilica of Peter over Peter’s tomb, in November 18, 326
What did emperor Theodosius I do and when?
February, 380. He made an edict called “De Fide Catolica” declaring Catholicism as the state religion
What happens in 391?
Theodosian decrees outlaw most pagan practices encouraging everyone to convert to Christian
What is the east-west Schism?
The split of the church, eastern church-orthodox church. Western-Catholic Church
When did the East-West Schism take place?
1054
What is the Reformation, and when did it happen?
When Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis statement on power and efficacy on the door of the Castle Church October 31, 1517
Who is the leader of the the Catholic Church?
The Bishop of Rome: the Pope, the worldwide leader
Who is under the Pope?
The Roman Curia, they handle the day to day business
