Saint Athanasios
03 Saint Athanasios
January 18
St. Athanasios was born about the year
295 A.D. in Alexandria of poor parents. He
had a keen mind and succeeded in obtaining
a high level of learning by private study.
He was ordained deacon by Alexander, the
Elderly Bishop of Alexandria, at the age of
About 25 years. As archdeacon. He followed
Alexander to the First Ecumenical Synod
Where he became eminent in combating and
The condemnation of the heresy of Arius.
After the death of Alexander, he was
Chosen Bishop of Alexandria in 328. With
His speeches, writings and journeys, he sup -
ported the Orthodox believers and restored
Many Arians to Orthodoxy. He also at -
tempted to Christianize the Abyssinians.
His efficient and dynamic efforts aroused
The Arians who never ceased to slander him
Before emperor. As a result of these
Slanders, he was exiled five times, and five
Times was restored to his throne among his
Flock who worshipped him.
He wrote profound literature, the greatest
Of his works being those against paganism
And religious heresy. He was named "the
Most heroic of the Saints" and "Pillar of
Orthodoxy."
**You Think of Me**
It hardly matters where or when
Or why it does begin
You think of me and then you'll find
You're also on my mind.
The day near gone, you hear my voice
As if it were no choice
You think of me, it makes you smile
It stays with you awhile.
It happens, and you can't deny
You know the reasons why
You think of me, I'm in you deep
Awake or in your sleep.
And as the night will have its time
You wish your lips on mine
You think of me, you can't ignore
It's you that I adore.