Athanasius of Alexandria

Athanasius of Alexandria (also spelled "Athanasios") (298–May 2, 373) was a Christian bishop, the Patriarch of Alexandria, in the fourth century. He is revered as a saint by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, and revered as a great leader and doctor of the Church by Protestants. Roman Catholics have declared him one of 33 Doctors of the Church. His feast day is January 18.

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298 - May 2 - 373 - Christian - Patriarch of Alexandria - Saint - Roman Catholic Church - Eastern Orthodox Church - Protestants - Doctors of the Church - January 18

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