1. Athanasius - Noun
2. Athanasius - Proper noun
(Roman Catholic Church) Greek patriarch of Alexandria who championed Christian orthodoxy against Arianism; a church father, saint, and Doctor of the Church (293-373)
Source: WordNetAccording to Athanasius, Saint Anthony heard a voice telling him "Go out and see." Source: Internet
According to this account, Athanasius composed it during his exile in Rome and presented it to Pope Julius I as a witness to his orthodoxy. Source: Internet
Alban Butler, writes on the subject: "Five months after this great Council, Nicae, St Alexander lying on his death-bed, recommended to his clergy and people the choice of Athanasius for his successor, thrice repeating his name. Source: Internet
Athanasius compiled the list to resolve questions about such texts as The Epistle of Barnabas. Source: Internet
Athanasius also wrote a two-part Against the Heathen and The Incarnation of the Word of God. Source: Internet
Athanasius appealed for unity among all those who had faith in Christianity, even if they differed on matters of terminology. Source: Internet