Which bishop did Constans have tensions over with Constantius II?
Bishop of Rome
Athanasius of Alexandria
Bishop of Antioch
Bishop of Constantinople
Answer
Athanasius of Alexandria, a bishop, became a source of tension between Constans and Constantius II. Constans supported Athanasius, who had been exiled by Constantius, while Constantius sought to remove Athanasius from his position. This disagreement contributed to the growing rift between the two emperors and ultimately led to open conflict.
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