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Letter to Marcellinus on the Psalms: Spiritual Wisdom for Today

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Athanasius of Alexandria
Athanasius of Alexandria

Athanasius of Alexandria, born in 296 and died on May 2, 373, was a prominent Christian saint. He is known as the protector of the Alexandrian Church and had a profound impact on the development of Christian doctrine and theology. more

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