Athanasius: Defending the Doctrine of God Athanasius was born in Alexandria around the year 295. In his youth, he attended the Catechetical School located in Alexandria. Later, in his early twenties, he became a deacon. Athanasius was ordained a deacon by Alexander, who was currently bishop of Alexandria at the time. Alexander was very fond of Athanasius and kept him on his staff as secretary. In 312, Constantine became emperor of the Roman Empire. As the first …showed first 75 words of 868 total…

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