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athanasius

/ˌæθ.əˈneɪ.ʃəs/

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noun

/ˌæθ.əˈneɪ.ʃəs/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к греческому патриарху Александрии, который отстаивал христианскую ортодоксию против арианства; отец церкви, святой и учитель церкви (293-373).

A proper noun referring to a Greek patriarch of Alexandria who championed Christian orthodoxy against Arianism; a church father, saint, and Doctor of the Church (293-373).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical religious figureC2formal

    A prominent 4th-century Christian theologian and patriarch of Alexandria, known for his defense of orthodox Christian doctrine against Arianism.

    ruАфанасий

    • Athanasius played a key role in the Council of Nicaea.
    • The writings of Athanasius are foundational in Christian theology.
    • He is venerated as a saint and Doctor of the Church.
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