Athanasius
Athanasius (c. 296-373) was a young presbyter in the Alexandrian church during the ecumenical council in Nicea (325).
Athanasius (c. 296-373) was a young presbyter in the Alexandrian church during the ecumenical council in Nicea (325).
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