Athanasius of Alexandria

Pope of Alexandria from 328 to 373 (296–373)
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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 a Via Tiburtina[36], a church building[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1967[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]; Saint Athanasius of Mouzakis Church[46], a church building[47], in Greece[48]; Sant'Atanasio[49]; and Athanasian Creed[50].

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.[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Epiphanius of Salamis[52], a Christian minister[53], 0315–0403[54], of Ancient Rome[55].

Works attributed to him include Athanasian Creed[56], a Christian creed[57] and Tomus ad Antiochenos[58], a deed[59], founded in 0362[60]. Entities named for him include Sant'Atanasio a Via Tiburtina[36], a church building[37], in Italy[38], founded in 1967[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]; Saint Athanasius of Mouzakis Church[46], a church building[47], in Greece[48]; Sant'Atanasio[49]; and Athanasian Creed[50].

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[52].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
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  23. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [52] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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