St. Athanasius (293–373) was an early Christian theologian, ecclesiastical statesman, and Egyptian national leader known for defending Christian orthodoxy against the heresy of Arianism in the 4th century. He was named a doctor of the church, a title given to saints whose writings and teachings are especially significant, in the Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions.
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