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athanasian

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  1. 1. a. Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century. Source: opted
  2. 2. Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century. Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith. Source: webster
  3. 3. Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4thcentury. Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition offaith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; butthis opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by someto Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what wascalled the orthodox faith. Source: adambom
  4. 4. a. Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century. Source: ecdict

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