How long did Athanasius' intermittent episcopacy span?
45 years
30 years
50 years
25 years
Answer
Athanasius was a bishop of Alexandria in the fourth century AD. He was a major figure in the Arian controversy, and his writings helped to shape the development of Christian theology. His episcopacy spanned 45 years, from 328 to 373 AD. During this time, he was exiled five times by his opponents, but he always returned to Alexandria and resumed his position as bishop.
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