Meaning and context of this quote
“When the madness of the Arians was spreading everywhere, and the defenders of the faith were few, the whole weight of the Church rested upon the shoulders of Athanasius.”
from Life of Antony — Athanasius of Alexandria
This passage from Life of Antony reflects Athanasius of Alexandria’s teaching on divine union.
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