Saint Athanasius.(Fathers Of The Church IX)(Biography)

From: Catholic Insight | Date: January 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Gregory Nazianzenus (Homily 21.26) dubbed him the "Pillar of the Church," later Byzantines "Father of Orthodoxy;" Rome reckoned him one of the four great Eastern Fathers.

Born around 300 at Alexandria (possibly a Copt), Athanasius was educated in the catechetical school of Clement and Origen (a particular influence). As deacon of Bishop Alexander (311-328), his skilful anti-Arian debating at the Council of Nicaea (325) earned him the latter's See (May 8, 328) before the canonical age of 30. Continuing Arian influence at court caused him to be deposed and exiled five times ...

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