athanasian

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Adjective, Noun

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athanasian, a.

Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century. [1913 Webster]

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.