(n) (Roman Catholic Church) Greek patriarch of Alexandria who championed Christian orthodoxy against Arianism; a church father, saint, and Doctor of the Church (293-373), Syn.Athanasius the Great, St. Athanasius, Saint Athanasius
a. Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the 4th century. [ 1913 Webster ]
Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the orthodox faith. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., fr. Ar. at-tannūr, fr. Heb. tannūr an oven or furnace. ] A digesting furnace, formerly used by alchemists. It was so constructed as to maintain uniform and durable heat. Chambers. [ 1913 Webster ]
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