T. Gilmartin, (Professor of History, Maynooth, 1890), writes in Church History, Vol. 1, Ch XVII: On the death of Alexander, five months after the termination of the Council of Nice, Athanasius was unanimously elected to fill the vacant see. He was most unwilling to accept the dignity, for he clearly foresaw the difficulties in which it would involve him. The clergy and people were determined to have him as their bishop, Patriarch of Alexandria, and refused to accept any excuses. He at length consented to accept a responsibility that he sought in vain to escape, and was consecrated in 326, when he was about thirty years of age. COUNT 8
QSN1 In what year was Athanasius consecrated? ANS1 326 QSN2 How old was Athanasius when he became the Patriarch of Alexandria? ANS2 about thirty years of age QSN3 Did Athanasius want to be the Patriarch of Alexandria? ANS3 He was most unwilling to accept QSN4 Did the people want Athanasius as their bishop? ANS4 people were determined to have him QSN5 How long after the Council of Nice did Saint Athanasius die? ANS5 five months QSN6 Was Saint Athanasius willing or unwilling to fill the vacancy? ANS6 unwilling QSN7 In what year was he consecrated? ANS7 in 326 QSN8 How old was he when he was consecrated? ANS8 thirty years of age.