Benedict XVI’s general audience today was held inside of Paul VI hall. The theme of the Pope’s teaching was the figure of St. Athanasius of Alexandria (circa 300-373), whom he called a "column of the ...

During his general audience on June 20, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to St. Athanasius of Alexandria (c 293 - May 2, 373), calling him a “pillar of the Church” and a “model of orthodoxy, ...

Saint Athanasius the Great, Archbishop of Alexandria, was a great Father of the Church and a pillar of Orthodoxy. He was born around the year 297 in the city of Alexandria into a family of pious ...

Athanasius (A.D. 293-373) was the Bishop of Alexandria and one of the chief heroes for the development and defense of the Trinity, a champion of the Council of Nicaea, and author to a litany of ...

The Orthodox Church today honors the memory of Athanasius the Great. The holiday is called Atanasovden by the people. St. Athanasius is a great confessor and teacher of the Church, a great defender of ...

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The general audience on Wednesday 20 June was held in two parts, first in St Peter's and then in the Paul VI Audience Hall. In his address to the visitors in St Peter's ...

In this biweekly feature, we seek to encourage the local church by remembering the times when things were much, much worse. Heads-up: We’re going to talk about morality scandals this week. I realize ...