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Meaning of arian
arian (a. & n.)
See Aryan.
arian (a.)
Pertaining to Arius, a presbyter of the church of Alexandria, in the fourth century, or to the doctrines of Arius, who held Christ to be inferior to God the Father in nature and dignity, though the first and noblest of all created beings.
arian (n.)
One who adheres to or believes the doctrines of Arius.
arian Sentence Examples
- Arianism was a theological doctrine that challenged mainstream Christianity in the early centuries.
- The Arian controversy divided the Church over the nature of the Trinity.
- Arians believed that Jesus Christ, while divine, was subordinate to God the Father.
- The Nicene Creed was formulated in response to Arian teachings to assert the full divinity of Christ.
- Many bishops convened councils to combat Arianism and uphold orthodox Christian beliefs.
- The Arian heresy posed a significant challenge to the unity of the early Christian Church.
- Arian theology gained influence among certain Germanic tribes during the migration period.
- Athanasius of Alexandria played a prominent role in defending orthodox Christianity against Arianism.
- The Emperor Constantine, although initially sympathetic to Arianism, later supported Nicene orthodoxy.
- Arian controversies had lasting effects on the development of Christian doctrine and the Church's structure.
FAQs About the word arian
See Aryan., Pertaining to Arius, a presbyter of the church of Alexandria, in the fourth century, or to the doctrines of Arius, who held Christ to be inferior to
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Arianism was a theological doctrine that challenged mainstream Christianity in the early centuries.
The Arian controversy divided the Church over the nature of the Trinity.
Arians believed that Jesus Christ, while divine, was subordinate to God the Father.
The Nicene Creed was formulated in response to Arian teachings to assert the full divinity of Christ.
