'''St. Athanasius''' or '''Athanasius of Alexandria''' (b. around 297, died 373) was
'''St. Athanasius''' or '''Athanasius of Alexandria''' (b. around 297, died 373) was
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Bishop of Alexandria known as the "Father of Orthodoxy." He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism. Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service promoting the [[Catholic]] belief of the Incarnation. His [[Ascesis|ascetical]] writings contributed greatly to the establishment of monastic life throughout the Western Christian world. This would earn him the title [[Doctor of the Church]].
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Bishop of Alexandria known as the "Father of Orthodoxy." He was the great champion of the [[Christianity|Christian]] faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism. Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service promoting the [[Catholic]] belief of the Incarnation. His [[Ascesis|ascetical]] writings contributed greatly to the establishment of monastic life throughout the Western Christian world. This would earn him the title [[Doctor of the Church]].