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What number pope was St. Athanasius?

St. Athanasius was not a pope; he was a prominent early Christian theologian and bishop of Alexandria, serving from 328 to 373 AD. He is best known for his defense of Trinitarianism against Arianism and for his role in the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. Athanasius is recognized as a Doctor of the Church and is venerated as a saint in both the Catholic and Orthodox traditions.


Why is Saint Athanasius a saint?

Athanasius the Great also known as Pope Athanasius I of Alexandria was bishop of Alexandria in Egypt.


Who were Hypatia's contemporaries?

Some of Hypatia's contemporaries included Cyril of Alexandria, the Patriarch of Alexandria; Theon of Alexandria, her father and also a mathematician; and Synesius of Cyrene, a philosopher and bishop.


Who was st athanasius?

St. Athanasius was a 4th-century Christian theologian and bishop of Alexandria, known for his staunch defense of the Nicene Creed against Arianism, which denied the divinity of Christ. He played a pivotal role in the development of Christian doctrine, particularly regarding the nature of the Trinity. Athanasius was also a key figure in the early Church, enduring multiple exiles due to his opposition to Arian beliefs. He is recognized as a Doctor of the Church and is commemorated on May 2.


How did Saint Gregory of Nyssa became a saint?

Gregory was the younger brother of St. Basil the Great. He became a priest and hermit. Eventually he was appointed as a bishop and, later, an archbishop. Gregory attended the Council of Antioch. Fought the Meletian heresy. Participated in the second ecumenical Council at Constantinople as a theologian. Fought Arianism and reaffirmed the decrees of the Council of Nicaea. The council called him, "Father of the Fathers" because he was widely venerated as the great pillar of orthodoxy and the great opponent of Arianism. Called a Father of the Church.


Who were some people Hypatia knew?

Orestes, the Prefect of Alexandria. She also knew Cyril the Bishop of Alexandria, & may have caused a rift between them.


The pope was the bishop of where?

Pope Benedict was bishop of Velletri-Segni before he became pope and Bishop of Rome.


What bishop of Philadelphia became a saint?

John Newmann, the first bishop of Philadelphia.


What was the name given the bishop of rome?

The Bishop of Rome became known as the pope.


Why did christians kill hypatia?

because they did not like what she was doing in her teaching. She was accused of causing a rift between the Prefect of Alexandria & the Bishop of Alexandria. It had nothing to do with her teachings, as many of her students were Christians.


Where did Saint John Fisher work when he became a bishop?

John Fisher was the bishop of Rochester, England.


Which bishop was declared a heretic because he opposed the notion of the Trinity?

Bishop Alexander of Alexandria believed that Jesus was inferior to God. He believed that because God begot Jesus, He wasn't equal to God.