Tucked in the beginning of this Second Week of Easter is the feast of Saint Anthansius. He was born in 295. He accompanied Bishop Alexander to the Council of Nicea and succeeded him as Bishop of Alexandria. He fought courageously against the Arian heresy. For this he suffered many hardships and was exiled several times. His writings are outstanding in their explanation and defense of the true teachings of the faith. He died in 373.
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