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Athanasius, Bishop Of Perrha known to us in connection with Domnus II, bishop of Antioch, in the middle of the 5th century. He was present at the first Council of Ephesus, supported Cyril of Alexandria, and signed with him. Having had grave charges brought against him by his clergy, he refused to meet them when … Continue reading “Athanasius, Bishop Of Perrha”

Athanasius Bishop Of Naples in 877, through the influence of his brother Sergius, duke of Naples, against whom he conspired the following year. Sergius was deposed, made prisoner, and delivered to pope John VIII. Athanasius became duke in place of his brother; but he did not long enjoy the fruits:of his crime. He was excommunicated … Continue reading “Athanasius Bishop Of Naples”

Athanasius, Bishop of Anagastus in Cilicia Secunda, and metropolitan, was a disciple of St. Lucian of Antioch, reckoned by Arius, in his letter to Eusebius of Nicomedia, among the bishops who coincided with him in doctrine. The great Athanasius accuses him of having, previous to the Council of Nicaea, written blasphemies equal to those of … Continue reading “Athanasius, Bishop of Anagastus”

Athanasius, archbishop of Alexandria Athanasius, St., archbp. of Alexandria. The life of Athanasius divides itself naturally into seven sections, respectively terminated by (1) his consecration; (2) his first exile; (3) his second exile; (4) his second return; (5) his third exile; (6) his fourth exile; (7) his death. (1) He was born at Alexandria, and … Continue reading “Athanasius, archbishop of Alexandria”

Athanasius (Junior) or CELETES, surnamed HERNIOSUS, was bishop of Alexandria from about A.D. 490 to 497, and was esteemed a good Biblical scholar, an active bishop, and a devout man. He is supposed to be the author of several works ascribed to Athanasius the Great, particularly the Sacrae Scripturae Synopsis; Quaestiones et Responsiones ad Antiochunm; … Continue reading “Athanasius (Junior)”

Athanasius (1), bp. of Anagastus Athanasius (1), bp. of Anagastus in Cilicia Secunda and metropolitan, a disciple of St. Lucian of Antioch (Philost. H. E. iii. 15), reckoned by Arius, in his letter to Eusebius Nicom., among the bishops who coincided with him in doctrine (Theod. H. E. i. 5). The great Athanasius (de Synod. … Continue reading “Athanasius (1), bp. of Anagastus”

Athanasius Patriarch of Alexandria, was born in that city about A.D. 296. The precise date is not known, nor have we any accurate knowledge of his family or of his earlier years. It is clear, however, that he was brought up and educated with a view to the Christian ministry by Alexander, bishop of Alexandria, … Continue reading “Athanasius”

ATHANASIANS Those who profess the sentiments held in the Athanasian Creed. See CREED. Fuente: Theological Dictionary Athanasians the orthodox followers of St. Athanasius, the great and able antagonist of Arius. The Athanasian Creed, though generally admitted not to be drawn up by this father, (but probably, as Doctor Waterland says, by Hilary, bishop of Aries, … Continue reading “Athanasians”

Athanasian Creed, The One of the symbols of the Faith approved by the Church and given a place in her liturgy, is a short, clear exposition of the doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation, with a passing reference to several other dogmas. Unlike most of the other creeds, or symbols, it deals almost exclusively … Continue reading “Athanasian Creed, The”

Athanasian Creed One of the ecclesiastically approved formularies of faith which contains a brief but philosophically exact summary of the fundamental doctrines of the Trinity and Incarnation together with a cursory reference to other dogmas. Shortly after the 5th century it was quite generally accepted both in the East and West. Nothing certain is known … Continue reading “Athanasian, Creed”