How many Roman emperors replaced Athanasius during his exiles?
Four
Three
Two
One
Answer
Athanasius was a Christian theologian and bishop of Alexandria. He was exiled from Alexandria four times by four different Roman emperors, including Constantine the Great, Constantius II, Valens, and Julian the Apostate. His exiles were due to his support of the Nicene Creed, which affirms the divinity of Jesus Christ.
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