Saint Athanasius of Alexandria (/ˌæθəˈneɪʃəs/; Greek: Ἀθανάσιος Ἀλεξανδρείας, Athanásios Alexandrías; c. 296–298 – 2 May 373), also called Athanasius the Great, Athanasius the Confessor or, primarily in the Coptic Orthodox Church, Athanasius the Apostolic, was the twentieth bishop of Alexandria (as Athanasius I). His episcopate lasted 45 years (c. 8 June 328 – 2 May 373), of which over 17 were spent in five exiles ordered by four different Roman emperors. Athanasius is a renowned Christian theologian, a Church Father, the chief defender of Trinitarianism against Arianism, and a noted Egyptian leader of the fourth century. COUNT 9
QSN1 Who was the twentieth bishop of Alexandria? ANS1 Saint Athanasius of Alexandria QSN2 What was one nickname for Saint Athanasius of Alexandria? ANS2 Athanasius the Great QSN3 For how many years was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria a bishop? ANS3 45 years QSN4 How many years was Saint Athanasius of Alexandria in exile? ANS4 17 QSN5 When did Saint Athanasius die? ANS5 2 May 373 QSN6 What name is Saint Athanasius also known as? ANS6 Athanasius the Great QSN7 Of what city was he bishop? ANS7 Alexandria QSN8 How long did his episcopate last? ANS8 45 years QSN9 What is another name that Saint Athanasius is know as? ANS9 Athanasius the Confessor