Pope Alexander I of Alexandria
Alexander was a key opponent of Arianism, leading its condemnation at the council. He brought a delegation including his deacon Athanasius, who acted as his spokesman. Early Life Alexander I...
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Easter: Origin Story and Significance of the Christian Celebration
Easter, also known as Pascha (Aramaic, Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a central Christian celebration that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This event, described in...
Life and Major Writings of Arius, the Founder of Arianism
Arius was a Christian presbyter in Alexandria, Egypt, during the early 4th century. He became a central figure in one of the most significant theological controversies in early Christianity, known...
Theodosius I: The Anti-Pagan Roman Emperor who made Christianity the Official State Religion
About half a century after Constantine the Great (reign: 306-337) began repressing pagans in the military colony of Aelia Capitolina (i.e. Jerusalem), Emperor Theodosius I (reign: 379-395) turned up the...
Why did Roman Emperor Constantine the Great convert to Christianity?
After more than three centuries of ruthlessly persecuting Christians across the empire, the Roman Emperor witnessed a huge change. Emperor Constantine the Great (reign: 306-337) broke away from his predecessors’...
History of the Catholic Church: How and When Did Catholicism Begin?
With a history that dates to almost 2,000 years ago, the Catholic Church is undoubtedly one of the oldest institutions in existence. The Church today boasts of more than 1.3...
