Athanasius, St.
Personal
Played a
prominent role in the theological struggle in the
Council of Nicea
(325)
Opposed Arius (256-336) who maintained that the Son was of
Opposed Arius (256-336) who maintained that the Son was of
a different substance from that of the
Father, and was merely
a creature
Formulated the "homousian doctrine" that the Son of God is the
Formulated the "homousian doctrine" that the Son of God is the
same essence of
substance of the Father
Became bishop of Alexandria (328)
Became bishop of Alexandria (328)
Place and dates
(Alexandria)
293-373
Writings
Discourses Against the Arians
History of the Arians
Apology Against the Arians
On the Decrees of the Nicene Synod
History of the Arians
Apology Against the Arians
On the Decrees of the Nicene Synod
