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Athanasius

Type Figure Region Egypt Time 296–373 Also known as Saint Athanasius

Athanasius (c. 296–373), bishop of Alexandria and one of the staunchest orthodox leaders of early Christianity.…

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  1. 296–328Alexandria · EgyptBorn in Alexandria, he received a Christian education from childhood, served as secretary and deacon to Alexander, bishop of Alexandria, acted as an adviser at the First Council of Nicaea in 325, and firmly supported the orthodox position that the Son is of one substance with the Father.
  2. 328–366Alexandria · EgyptHe succeeded as bishop of Alexandria in 328 and suffered repeated persecution from imperial and church politics for opposing Arianism, being exiled five times; even in exile he continued writing and debating, defending the orthodoxy of the Nicene Creed.
  3. 366–373Alexandria · EgyptAfter his final restoration to office in 366 he settled in Alexandria until his death, writing works such as On the Incarnation and Against the Arians, systematically expounding Christology and soteriology and consolidating orthodox Trinitarian theology.

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