Alban Butler, writes on the subject: "Five months after this great Council, Nicae, St Alexander lying on his death-bed, recommended to his clergy and people the choice of Athanasius for his successor, thrice repeating his name. In consequence of his recommendation, the bishops of all Egypt assembled at Alexandria, and finding the people and clergy unanimous in their choice of Athanasius for patriarch, they confirmed the election about the middle of year 326. He seems, then, to have been about thirty years of age. "  COUNT 5
QSN1 How did the people  know that Alexander had chosen Athanasius as his successor? ANS1 thrice repeating his name QSN2 How old was Athanasius when he was chosen as Patriarch? ANS2 thirty years QSN3 Who came to Alexandria to confirm the choice? ANS3 bishops of all Egypt QSN4 Did all the people want him as Patriarch? ANS4 unanimous in their choice QSN5 How long after the Council of Nicae did Alexander die? ANS5 Five months