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Saint Anthony’s War Against Demons
St Anthony of the Desert not only engaged in fierce battle against the devil through prayer and fasting, but mocked, sneered and abused him. For his triumphs over the devil God promised that he would make his name known everywhere. Though the ages the life of St Anthony has inspired many to sanctity and great holiness of life. This Audiobook has compiled sections of the Life and Teaching of St Anthony the Great written by St Athanasius and recount his triumphs over demons, heretics, and proud intellectuals.
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Athanasius of Alexandria
353 books323 followersborn perhaps 293
Greek patriarch Saint Athanasius, known as "the Great," of Alexandria led defenders of Christian orthodoxy against Arianism.
An Athanasian follows him, especially in opposition to Arianism.
Christians attributed Athanasian Creed, which dates probably from the fifth century, but people now consider its unknown origin.
People also refer to Athanasius (Arabic: البابا أثناسيوس الرسولي, as the Confessor and the Apostolic, primarily in the Coptic Church; he served as the twentieth bishop. From 8 June 328, his episcopate lasted, but four different Roman emperors ordered him to spend five exiles for 17 years. People consider this renowned theologian, a Father of the Church, the chief of Trinitarianism, and a noted Egyptian of the fourth century.
People remember his role in the conflict. In 325, Athanasius at the age of 27 years played a role in the first council of Nicaea. At the time, he served as a deacon and personal secretary of Alexander, the nineteenth bishop. Constantine I convoked Nicaea in May–August 325 to address the position of Jesus of Nazareth of a distinct substance from the Father.
Three years after Nicæa and upon the repose of Alexander, bishop, he served in June 328 at the age of 30 years as archbishop. He continued to the conflict for the rest of his life, and theological and political struggles engaged him against Constantine and Constantius II, the emperors, and against Eusebius of Nicomedia and other powerful and influential churchmen. He stood as "Athanasius contra Mundum," against the world. Within a few years of his departure, Saint Gregory of Nazianzus called him the "pillar of the Church." All fathers of the Church followed and well regarded his writings in the west and the east. His writings show a rich devotion to the Word, the Son of Man, great pastoral concern, and profound interest in monasticism.
The Roman Catholic Church counts Athanasius and three other doctors, and east labels him the "father." Many Protestants also celebrate him and label him "father of the canon." People venerate Athanasius on feast day, 2 May in west, 15 May in Coptic, and 18 January in the other eastern churches. The Roman Catholic Church, Orient, east, Lutherans, and Anglican communion venerate him.
Greek patriarch Saint Athanasius, known as "the Great," of Alexandria led defenders of Christian orthodoxy against Arianism.
An Athanasian follows him, especially in opposition to Arianism.
Christians attributed Athanasian Creed, which dates probably from the fifth century, but people now consider its unknown origin.
People also refer to Athanasius (Arabic: البابا أثناسيوس الرسولي, as the Confessor and the Apostolic, primarily in the Coptic Church; he served as the twentieth bishop. From 8 June 328, his episcopate lasted, but four different Roman emperors ordered him to spend five exiles for 17 years. People consider this renowned theologian, a Father of the Church, the chief of Trinitarianism, and a noted Egyptian of the fourth century.
People remember his role in the conflict. In 325, Athanasius at the age of 27 years played a role in the first council of Nicaea. At the time, he served as a deacon and personal secretary of Alexander, the nineteenth bishop. Constantine I convoked Nicaea in May–August 325 to address the position of Jesus of Nazareth of a distinct substance from the Father.
Three years after Nicæa and upon the repose of Alexander, bishop, he served in June 328 at the age of 30 years as archbishop. He continued to the conflict for the rest of his life, and theological and political struggles engaged him against Constantine and Constantius II, the emperors, and against Eusebius of Nicomedia and other powerful and influential churchmen. He stood as "Athanasius contra Mundum," against the world. Within a few years of his departure, Saint Gregory of Nazianzus called him the "pillar of the Church." All fathers of the Church followed and well regarded his writings in the west and the east. His writings show a rich devotion to the Word, the Son of Man, great pastoral concern, and profound interest in monasticism.
The Roman Catholic Church counts Athanasius and three other doctors, and east labels him the "father." Many Protestants also celebrate him and label him "father of the canon." People venerate Athanasius on feast day, 2 May in west, 15 May in Coptic, and 18 January in the other eastern churches. The Roman Catholic Church, Orient, east, Lutherans, and Anglican communion venerate him.
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September 25, 2021
This was very interesting. I was skeptical about the book but having read it and heard the accounts of all the people who heard what they did it seems the demons tormented him by multitude. One of the reasons was that St. Anthony developed a recognition for the spirit of pride and lust. Two very common sins that seduce us quickly.
I like how the first part of the book dwells on St Anthony living through the temptations, secluding himself in a desert cave, surviving on very little.
The focus is prayer and Scripture. The book also talks about how Lucifer is a spirit of pure light who couldn't control his one offense, pride, and therefore hated anthony, a mere mortal who could overcome this. However, it was a long road to get there. Every battle with them seems to drain the man, just as our own inner struggles sometimes do.
The second half of the book was practical steps to take. However, I haven't reached that level of spirituality yet (sigh) and couldn't understand some of it. Ten years from now will reread this.
I like how the first part of the book dwells on St Anthony living through the temptations, secluding himself in a desert cave, surviving on very little.
The focus is prayer and Scripture. The book also talks about how Lucifer is a spirit of pure light who couldn't control his one offense, pride, and therefore hated anthony, a mere mortal who could overcome this. However, it was a long road to get there. Every battle with them seems to drain the man, just as our own inner struggles sometimes do.
The second half of the book was practical steps to take. However, I haven't reached that level of spirituality yet (sigh) and couldn't understand some of it. Ten years from now will reread this.
December 27, 2021
This book clearly shows the closer one gets to God by destroying all their vices, the more troubles they are forced to deal with.
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