Through the influence of the Eusebian faction at Constantinople, an Arian bishop, George of Cappadocia, was now appointed to rule the see of Alexandria. Athanasius, after remaining some days in the neighbourhood of the city, finally withdrew into the desert of Upper Egypt, where he remained for a period of six years, living the life of the monks, devoting himself to the composition of a group of writings; "Apology to Constantius", the "Apology for his Flight", the "Letter to the Monks", and the "History of the Arians". COUNT 9
QSN1 Where did Athanasius remain for 6 years while living as a monk? ANS1 Upper Egypt QSN2 What is name of one of the compositions composed by Athanasius while he lived as a monk? ANS2 Letter to the Monks QSN3 Who took over after Athanasius? ANS3 George of Cappadocia QSN4 Who influenced George of Cappadocia to become the new ruler? ANS4 the Eusebian faction at Constantinople QSN5 To where did Saint Athanasius withdraw? ANS5 the desert of Upper Egypt QSN6 Who influenced the appointment of George of Cappadocia? ANS6 the Eusebian faction at Constantinople QSN7 How long did he spend in the desert? ANS7 six years QSN8 What is one thing he wrote during this time? ANS8 Apology to Constantius QSN9 Who was appointed to rule the see of Alexandria? ANS9 George of Cappadocia