Bishop
Saint Athanasius
Saint Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, defended the divinity of Christ against Arianism and is a Doctor of the Church.
Patron saint of
Theologians, Orthodoxy
- Feast
- May 2
- Era
- 4th Century
- Place
- Alexandria
At a Glance
Saint Athanasius
- Feast Day
- May 2
- Era
- 4th Century
- Primary Place
- Alexandria
- Vocation
- Bishop
- Patronage
- Theologians, Orthodoxy
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Overview
Saint Athanasius
Saint Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, defended the divinity of Christ against Arianism and is a Doctor of the Church.
Feast day: May 2
Patronage
Theologians, Orthodoxy
Connected Places
- Alexandria, Egypt: His episcopal see
- Rome, Italy: His exile site
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