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Back to EpisodesWhat Hath Plato (& Philo) to do with Athanasius? Alexandria as the Heart of the Mediterranean World
Published 4 years, 2 months ago
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This week Dr. Jenkins looks at the great ancient metropolis of Alexandria, the home of many people important to our Faith, such as Clement, Origen, St. Alexander of Alexandria, St. Antony the Great, St. Athanasius, St. Cyril of Alexandria, inter alios. Dr. Jenkins discusses why Alexandria was important to the ancient world, and why this city’s culture and history were vital to the formation of our Orthodox Faith?