Athanasius

Speech parts

1. Athanasius - Noun

2. Athanasius - Proper noun

Meaning

(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: WordNet

Synonyms

Athanasius the Great Saint Athanasius gametic St. Athanasius Athanasius of Alexandria Saint Athanasius of Alexandria

Phrases with the word

St. Athanasius Athanasius of Alexandria Saint Athanasius of Alexandria

Examples

According 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

Close letter words and terms

Athanasianism Athanasianist Athanasios Athanasius the Great athanasy athanatism