Council of Alexandria (338/339)
| Date | 338/339 |
| Location | Alexandria |
| Alternative Name | “Mareotic” council of Egypt |
| Summoned by | Athanasius |
| Purpose | To gain support for Athanasius, who had recently returned from exile |
| Key Event | An encyclical letter was sent out to gain the aforementioned support |
| Ancient Description | Athanasius, Apologia Contra Arianos |
Surviving Documents:
Encyclical Letter (Athanasius, Apologia Contra Arianos 3-19)
Bibliography
Simonetti, M. “Alexandria” in The Encyclopedia of the Early Church, (New York: Oxford University Press, 1992).
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Last updated: 2-10-2025 by JSW
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