One Man Against the World (2)

Alexander had no choice. Now it was public. Everyone knew what Arius said, and what he said was heresy. Arius ought to be excommunicated from the church. But—such an action would put the whole city in an uproar. Arius was much-liked by many people. As archbishop of Alexandria, what would Alexander do? Alexander was an aged, faithful servant of God and of His truth. His helper and deacon, the young Athanasius, loved the truth of God as well. Alexander was teaching and preparing Athanasius to...