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George of Laodicea

Egyptian bishop
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George of Laodicea (born, Alexandria, Egypt—died c. 361, Laodicea [now Latakia], Syria) was a bishop of Laodicea who was one of the principal champions of the homoiousian, or moderate Arian, theological position of the early Christian church. George was ordained in Alexandria by Bishop Alexander but was excommunicated on charges of immorality and advocacy of Arianism. He failed to reconcile Arius with Alexander. Appointed bishop of Laodicea (c. 335), he attended numerous synods in the...

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