Is Athanasius venerated as a saint in Lutheranism?
Yes
No
Only in Eastern Orthodoxy
Only in Roman Catholicism
Answer
Yes, Athanasius is venerated as a saint in Lutheranism. In 1583, the Lutheran Book of Concord declared Athanasius a saint, and he has been included in Lutheran calendars ever since. Athanasius is considered to be a champion of orthodoxy, and his writings have been influential in the development of Lutheran theology.
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