Athanasius of Alexandria

GPTKB entity

Statements (98)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Bishop
gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkbp:advocated_for gptkb:the_Trinity
gptkbp:argued_on the subordination of the Son
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Council_of_Nicaea
gptkbp:belief the divinity of Christ
gptkbp:birth_date c. 296
gptkbp:bishop gptkb:Alexandria
gptkbp:born_in c. 296 AD
gptkbp:character_voice the fight against Arianism
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Constantine_the_Great
gptkbp:contributed_to the development of Christian doctrine
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:monastery
gptkb:Nicene_Creed
gptkb:Defense_of_the_Nicene_Faith
Christology
Theological writings
Asceticism
Ecclesiastical history
Promotion of theological education
Role in the development of Christian ethics
Defense of the faith against heresy
Role in the establishment of monastic communities
Biblical canon advocacy
Promotion of the monastic life
Role in the formation of Christian doctrine
Advocacy for the authority of the Church
Advocacy for the divinity of Christ
Advocacy for the unity of the Church
Influence on later Christian theology
Influence on the Cappadocian Fathers
Influence on the Reformation.
Influence on the Western Church
Influence on the development of Christian liturgy
Promotion of the Nicene orthodoxy
Promotion of the ascetic lifestyle
Role in the defense of the faith against paganism
Role in the development of the New Testament canon
Role in the early Church controversies
Role in the history of Christian thought
Writings on the Trinity
gptkbp:current_champion the Nicene faith
gptkbp:death_date 373
gptkbp:defending_champion gptkb:Nicene_Christianity
the faith against paganism
gptkbp:died_in 373 AD
gptkbp:emphasizes the resurrection of Christ
gptkbp:exile five times
gptkbp:famous_fight Arian bishops
gptkbp:feast_day July 15
May 2
January 18
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Athanasius of Alexandria
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Cyril_of_Alexandria
Christian orthodoxy
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Apostolic_Fathers
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in May 2
gptkbp:is_influential_in later Christian thought
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Arianism
gptkbp:is_remembered_for his staunch opposition to heresy
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Athanasius_the_Great
gptkbp:known_for Opposition to Arianism
Arianism controversy
gptkbp:mentor gptkb:Bishop_Cyril_of_Alexandria
gptkbp:notable_character the formation of the New Testament canon
gptkbp:notable_contributor the development of Christology
gptkbp:notable_figures the history of Christianity
the history of the early church.
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Alexandria
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Alexandria
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:Bishop_of_Alexandria
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Alexander_of_Alexandria
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Peter_II_of_Alexandria
gptkbp:supported gptkb:Nicene_Creed
gptkbp:title gptkb:Doctor_of_Philosophy
gptkbp:venerated_in gptkb:Anglican_Communion
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in the early Christian church
the theological debates of the 4th century
the establishment of the doctrine of the Trinity
gptkbp:was_a_prolific_writer_on gptkb:Christian_theology
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of the authority of the Church
the equality of the Son with the Father
the hypostatic union
gptkbp:was_a_theologian_during the early church period
gptkbp:was_a_theological_opponent_of the teachings of Arius
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:Origen_of_Alexandria
gptkbp:was_involved_in the First Council of Nicaea
gptkbp:work gptkb:On_the_Incarnation
gptkb:Life_of_Anthony
Festal Letter
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:Letters_to_Serapion
gptkb:On_the_Incarnation
gptkb:The_Life_of_Antony
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Antioch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3