Which Church Father are you? [Archive]

kamikat

18th April 2007, 02:02 PM

A blatant rip-off from our friends in the Anglican/Old Catholic forum
http://www.fathersofthechurch.com/2007/04/03/which-church-father-are-you/

You’re Tertullian!
You possess many gifts, but patience isn’t one of them. You’re tough on yourself — and on others. You’re independent, too, and you don’t like to be told what to do. You wish the Church would be a little tighter in discipline. As for the pagans, you’ve pretty much written them off. Sometimes you think the Church would be a better place if you were in charge

27B6

18th April 2007, 02:15 PM

You’re Origen!

You do nothing by half-measures. If you’re going to read the Bible, you want to read it in the original languages. If you’re going to teach, you’re going to reach as many souls as possible, through a proliferation of lectures and books. If you’re a guy and you’re going to fight for purity … well, you’d better hide the kitchen shears.

Guineverelyndy

18th April 2007, 02:16 PM

You are Origen!

You do nothing by half-measures. If you’re going to read the Bible, you want to read it in the original languages. If you’re going to teach, you’re going to reach as many souls as possible, through a proliferation of lectures and books. If you’re a guy and you’re going to fight for purity … well, you’d better hide the kitchen shears.

That's actually kind of true. Scary.

MichaelArchangelos

18th April 2007, 02:23 PM

You are St. Melito of Sardis! You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

Breaking Babylon

18th April 2007, 02:37 PM

You’re St. Melito of Sardis!
You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

Akathist

18th April 2007, 02:48 PM

You’re St. Jerome!
You’re a passionate Christian, fiercely devoted to Jesus Christ and his Church. You are willing to labor long hours in the Lord’s vineyard, and you have little patience with those who are less willing or able to work as you do. Your passions often carry you into temptation zones of wrath, lust, and pride.

Oh Lord, have mercy on me!

SeraphimSarov

18th April 2007, 02:53 PM

You’re Origen!

You do nothing by half-measures. If you’re going to read the Bible, you want to read it in the original languages. If you’re going to teach, you’re going to reach as many souls as possible, through a proliferation of lectures and books. If you’re a guy and you’re going to fight for purity … well, you’d better hide the kitchen shears.

Hmmm...

Protoevangel

18th April 2007, 03:33 PM

You’re St. Melito of Sardis!

You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world great as it was is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

Shubunkin

18th April 2007, 03:50 PM

You’re St. Melito of Sardis!

You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

Methinks there are not enough Church Fathers to go around... for this quiz. :)

icedtea

18th April 2007, 03:53 PM

St. Justin Martyr!

ma2000

18th April 2007, 03:54 PM

You are St. Justin Martyr!

You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers.

:)

Komnenos

18th April 2007, 04:13 PM

You're ST.Jerome!
You’re a passionate Christian, fiercely devoted to Jesus Christ and his Church. You are willing to labor long hours in the Lord’s vineyard, and you have little patience with those who are less willing or able to work as you do. Your passions often carry you into temptation zones of wrath, lust, and pride.

Dewi Sant

18th April 2007, 04:38 PM

You’re St. Justin Martyr!

You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers.

RobNJ

18th April 2007, 04:47 PM

You’re St. Melito of Sardis!
You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

NyssaTheHobbit

18th April 2007, 05:22 PM

You're St. Jerome!

AJB4

18th April 2007, 05:34 PM

You are St. Justin Martyr!
You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers.

Llauralin

18th April 2007, 06:41 PM

Origen!

(I want there to be a St. Athenasious (sp?) option though)

jckstraw72

18th April 2007, 07:20 PM

St. Melito

choirfiend

18th April 2007, 07:45 PM

You are St. Melito of Sardis!
You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

repentant

18th April 2007, 08:02 PM

You are St. Melito of Sardis!

You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

Ok they must have chosen from like 4, lol..

I would say St. Nicholas. I would be the one that would slap someone for saying heresy..

MariaRegina

18th April 2007, 08:42 PM

Ah, the test is biased.

You are St. Melito of Sardis!

You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins

OrthoCanuck

18th April 2007, 08:43 PM

You are St. Justin Martyr!
You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers.
Me too.

Peace.

E.C.

18th April 2007, 10:16 PM

You are St. Jerome!
You’re a passionate Christian, fiercely devoted to Jesus Christ and his Church. You are willing to labor long hours in the Lord’s vineyard, and you have little patience with those who are less willing or able to work as you do. Your passions often carry you into temptation zones of wrath, lust, and pride.

Akathist

18th April 2007, 11:29 PM

You are St. Melito of Sardis!

You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

Ok they must have chosen from like 4, lol..

I would say St. Nicholas. I would be the one that would slap someone for saying heresy..

I liked the question that had the choice of hitting someone with a mallet for heretical beliefs. :D

I experiemented for fun with different answers, and only had four different outcomes so I think you are right.

Michael the Iconographer

18th April 2007, 11:38 PM

You are St. Melito of Sardis!

You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

repentant

19th April 2007, 12:01 AM

I liked the question that had the choice of hitting someone with a mallet for heretical beliefs. :D

I experiemented for fun with different answers, and only had four different outcomes so I think you are right.

You know what I picked...;)

Tsarina

19th April 2007, 12:03 AM

You’re St. Melito of Sardis!

You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world great as it was is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

rusmeister

19th April 2007, 03:00 AM

What, are there only 4 of 5 'types' of Church Fathers?

Michael the Iconographer

19th April 2007, 06:26 AM

There are no questions about iconography which prevented me from being St. John of Damascus, St. Theodore Studite or even (my favorite) St. Andrei Rublev.

Khaleas

19th April 2007, 08:18 AM

I think I know what most of us answered on the last question....
Change? Is outrage!!!!

You’re St. Melito of Sardis!
You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

Rowan

19th April 2007, 10:42 AM

You are St. Justin Martyr!

You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers.

icedtea

19th April 2007, 10:45 AM

How many church fathers are there?

rusmeister

19th April 2007, 03:34 PM

Uh, about 2 metric tons?

Took the test, but with only 5 questions, no wonder there is little choice of saints. We need a better quiz!

cassc

19th April 2007, 06:10 PM

You are Tertullian!
You possess many gifts, but patience isn’t one of them. You’re tough on yourself — and on others. You’re independent, too, and you don’t like to be told what to do. You wish the Church would be a little tighter in discipline. As for the pagans, you’ve pretty much written them off. Sometimes you think the Church would be a better place if you were in charge.

Photini

19th April 2007, 06:49 PM

You are Origen!

You do nothing by half-measures. If you’re going to read the Bible, you want to read it in the original languages. If you’re going to teach, you’re going to reach as many souls as possible, through a proliferation of lectures and books. If you’re a guy and you’re going to fight for purity … well, you’d better hide the kitchen shears.

Hehe..

Rick of Wessex

19th April 2007, 08:27 PM

You’re St. Melito of Sardis!

Me, too. Amusing test, BTW.

Photios

19th April 2007, 11:48 PM

You are St. Justin Martyr!
You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers.

BOOYAH!

The philosophy major gets St Justin the Philosopher!

Philothei

20th April 2007, 12:29 AM

You are St. Melito of Sardis!

You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins.

Never though of me like that ....Thanks Kami :)

P.

Michael the Iconographer

20th April 2007, 01:17 AM

You are St. Justin Martyr!
You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers.

BOOYAH!

The philosophy major gets St Justin the Philosopher!
I am a HUGE fan of St. Justin Martyr. I have written his icon a few times.