The History of the Early Church

72- Athanasius: The Early Years

The History of the Early Church

Show Notes

In the year 328, the young deacon Athanasius became the new bishop of Alexandria after a highly contested election. His early years on the throne of Saint Mark saw continuing conflict with the Meletians and Eusebians, as well as the composition of his most famous theological treatise...

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