Why was Athanasius exiled many times?
Due to political power struggles
Over doctrinal disagreements
Because of territorial disputes
On the order of four different Roman emperors
Answer
Athanasius was exiled many times because he refused to compromise his Christian beliefs. He was the bishop of Alexandria, and he was a strong advocate for the Nicene Creed, which declared that Jesus Christ was of the same substance as God the Father.
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