15 Quotes by Athanasius
Athanasius is a prominent figure in the early Christian Church, known for his defense of orthodox Christianity against the Arian heresy. He served as the Bishop of Alexandria in Egypt and was a key participant in the Council of Nicaea, which established the Nicene Creed, affirming the doctrine of the Trinity. Athanasius' writings and teachings were influential in shaping Christian theology, particularly in his emphasis on the divinity of Jesus Christ. Despite facing exile and persecution throughout his life, Athanasius remained steadfast in his beliefs and is revered as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Churches. (Bio)
Athanasius Quotes
The Son of God became man so that we might become God. (Meaning)
He (Jesus) became what we are that He might make us what He is.
Let us remember the poor, and not forget kindness to strangers; above all, let us love God with all our soul, and might, and strength, and our neighbour as ourselves.
You will not see anyone who is truly striving after his spiritual advancement who is not given to spiritual reading. (Meaning)
Christians, instead of arming themselves with swords, extend their hands in prayer.
Even on the cross He did not hide Himself from sight; rather, He made all creation witness to the presence of its Maker.
Jesus that I know as my Redeemer cannot be less than God
The Self-revealing of the Word is in every dimension - above, in creation; below, in the Incarnation; in the depth, in Hades; in the breadth, throughout the world. All things have been filled with the knowledge of God.
The Holy and Inspired Scriptures are sufficient of themselves for the preaching of the Truth.
For no part of Creation is left void of him: he has filled all things everywhere.
For God is good — or rather, of all goodness He is Fountainhead, and it is impossible for one who is good to be mean or grudging about anything.
Similarly, anyone who wishes to understand the mind of the sacred writers must first cleanse his own life, and approach the saints by copying their deeds.
For the Lord touched all parts of creation, and freed and undeceived them all from every deceit.
These are fountains of salvation that they who thirst may be satisfied with the living words they contain. In these alone is proclaimed the doctrine of godliness. Let no man add to these, neither let him take out from these.
Thus united to them in the fellowship of life, he will both understand the things revealed to them by God and, thenceforth escaping the peril that threatens sinners in the judgment, will receive that which is laid up for the saints in the kingdom of heaven.
― Athanasius Quotes
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