Athanasius of Alexandria
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Athanasius of Alexandria
Summary
Athanasius of Alexandria is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on 296[3]. He died in Alexandria[4]. He died on May 2, 373[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], hagiographer[7], theologian[8], writer[9], and deacon[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Athanasius of Alexandria's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
- Athanasius of Alexandria died in Alexandria[4].
- Athanasius of Alexandria was born on 296[3].
- Athanasius of Alexandria died on May 2, 373[5].
- Athanasius of Alexandria died on January 1, 373[12].
- Athanasius of Alexandria held citizenship in Ancient Rome[13].
- Athanasius of Alexandria worked as a Catholic priest[6].
- Athanasius of Alexandria's professions included hagiographer[7].
- Athanasius of Alexandria's professions included theologian[8].
- Athanasius of Alexandria worked as a writer[9].
- Athanasius of Alexandria's professions included deacon[10].
- Athanasius of Alexandria held the position of Eastern Orthodox bishop[14].
- Athanasius of Alexandria held the position of Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church[15].
- Athanasius of Alexandria held the position of Patriarch of Alexandria[16].
- Athanasius of Alexandria held the position of bishop[17].
- Athanasius of Alexandria was educated at Catechetical School of Alexandria[18].
- A notable work attributed to Athanasius of Alexandria is Epistola Athanasius[19].
- A notable work attributed to Athanasius of Alexandria is Opera omnia of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (Padua edition, 1777)[20].
- Athanasius of Alexandria's religion is recorded as Nicene Christianity[21].
- Athanasius of Alexandria is recorded as male[22].
- Athanasius of Alexandria's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Athanasius of Alexandria is part of Church Fathers[24].
- Athanasius of Alexandria's Commons category is recorded as Athanasius of Alexandria[25].
- Athanasius of Alexandria's canonization status is recorded as prelate[26].
- Athanasius of Alexandria's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Athanasius of Alexandria was born in Alexandria[2]. He was born on 296[3].
Education
Athanasius of Alexandria was educated at Catechetical School of Alexandria[18]. He studied under Pope Alexandros of Alexandria[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], hagiographer[7], theologian[8], writer[9], and deacon[10]. Positions held include Eastern Orthodox bishop[14], an Orthodox episcopal title[29]; Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church[15], a position[30]; Patriarch of Alexandria[16], a position[31], headquartered in Alexandria[32]; and bishop[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[33].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Epistola Athanasius[19], a literary work[34] and Opera omnia of Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (Padua edition, 1777)[20], a historical-critical edition[35]. Things named for him include Sant'Atanasio[36], a church building[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1580[39]; Ayios Athanasios[40], a municipalities of Cyprus Republic[41], in Cyprus[42]; St. Athanasius' Church, Moscopole[43], an Eastern Orthodox church building[44], in Albania[45]; Sant'Atanasio a Via Tiburtina[46], a church building[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1967[49]; Saint Athanasius of Mouzakis Church[50]; and Athanasian Creed[51].
Personal Life
Athanasius of Alexandria's religion is recorded as Nicene Christianity[21].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 2, 373[5] and January 1, 373[12]. Athanasius of Alexandria passed away in Alexandria[4].
Why It Matters
Athanasius of Alexandria has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 99 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Epiphanius of Salamis[53], a Christian minister[54], 0315–0403[55], of Ancient Rome[56].
Works attributed to him include Tomus ad Antiochenos[57], a deed[58], founded in 0362[59] and Athanasian Creed[60], a Christian creed[61]. Entities named for him include Sant'Atanasio[36], a church building[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1580[39]; Ayios Athanasios[40], a municipalities of Cyprus Republic[41], in Cyprus[42]; St. Athanasius' Church, Moscopole[43], an Eastern Orthodox church building[44], in Albania[45]; Sant'Atanasio a Via Tiburtina[46], a church building[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1967[49]; Saint Athanasius of Mouzakis Church[50]; and Athanasian Creed[51].
FAQs
Where was Athanasius of Alexandria born?
Athanasius of Alexandria was born in Alexandria[2].
Where did Athanasius of Alexandria die?
Athanasius of Alexandria died in Alexandria[4].
What did Athanasius of Alexandria do for work?
Athanasius of Alexandria worked as Catholic priest[6], hagiographer[7], theologian[8], writer[9], and deacon[10].
Where did Athanasius of Alexandria go to school?
Athanasius of Alexandria was educated at Catechetical School of Alexandria[18].
Who did Athanasius of Alexandria influence?
Athanasius of Alexandria has been cited as an influence by Epiphanius of Salamis[53].