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St Athanasius

(c. 296—373) Greek theologian and upholder of Christian orthodoxy against Arianism


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(c. 296–373)

Greek theologian. As bishop of Alexandria he was a consistent upholder of Christian orthodoxy, especially against Arianism. He aided the ascetic movement in Egypt and introduced knowledge of monasticism to the West.

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Athanasius, St (c. 296–373)
in A Dictionary of World History (2) Length: 37 words
Athanasius, St (c. 296–373)
in The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (2) Length: 71 words
Athanasius, St (c.296–373)
in The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1 rev) Length: 76 words
Athanasius, St (c. 296–373)
in The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (3 rev) Length: 1212 words

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