Athanasius of Alexandria - Wikipedia Athanasius I of Alexandria [note 1] (c 296–298 – 2 May 373), also called Athanasius the Great, Athanasius the Confessor, or, among Coptic Christians, Athanasius the Apostolic, was a Christian theologian and the 20th patriarch of Alexandria (as Athanasius I)
Who was Athanasius and Why Was He Important? - The Gospel Coalition Athanasius’ Life Athanasius was born in the city of Alexandria sometime in the 290s The city was a culturally vital city for the Roman Empire, being both a major focal point for education as well as the breadbasket for much of the East
Saint Athanasius | Biography Facts | Britannica St Athanasius (born c 293, Alexandria—died May 2, 373, Alexandria; feast day May 2) was a theologian, ecclesiastical statesman, and Egyptian national leader
10 Things You Should Know about Athanasius - Crossway He was the great early Christian defender of the full deity of the Lord Jesus Christ Humanly speaking, his defense of the deity of Christ as it had been confessed in the Nicene Creed of 325 and then subsequently developed in a number of his tracts and treatises was singularly used by God to preserve this fundamental Christian truth 2
Who was Athanasius? - GotQuestions. org As Arius began promulgating his heresy, Athanasius was a newly ordained deacon and secretary to Bishop Alexander of Alexandria Athanasius had already written two apologetical works, Against the Gentiles and On the Incarnation of the Word
St. Athanasius - Saints Angels - Catholic Online St Athanasius, also known as Athanasius the Great and Athanasius the Confessor, was a bishop and doctor of the church He is called the "Father of Orthodoxy," the "Pillar of the Church" and "Champion of Christ's Divinity "
Who was Athanasius of Alexandria? - Bible Hub Athanasius became Bishop (Patriarch) of Alexandria around 328 AD, succeeding Bishop Alexander The church in Alexandria held a key role in establishing doctrine, and Athanasius’s leadership was swift in addressing the critical theological controversies of his time
Saint Athanasius - Franciscan Media Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service to the Church He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism, the teaching by Arius that Jesus was not truly divine The vigor of his writings earned him the title of doctor of the Church
Who was Athanasius of Alexandria? - BibleAsk Known for his unwavering opposition to Arianism—a belief that denied the full divinity of Jesus Christ —Athanasius became a critical figure in shaping Christian doctrine and was influential in the establishment of foundational teachings on the Trinity and the nature of Christ