Arius's role as the sole originator of Arian theology has been disputed by historians such as Rowan Williams, who stated that "Arius' role in 'Arianism' was not that of the founder of a sect.

Jan 1, 2026 · Arius was a Christian priest whose teachings gave rise to a theological doctrine known as Arianism. The doctrine was denounced by the early church as a major heresy because it affirmed a …

Jun 7, 2024 · Arius was a Christian presbyter in Alexandria, Egypt, during the early 4th century. He became a central figure in one of the most significant theological controversies in early Christianity, …

Arius (256 - 336 C.E., poss. in North Africa) was an early Christian theologian, who taught that the Son of God was not eternal, and was subordinate to God the Father (a view known generally as Arianism).

Arius is best known for his assertion that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was not co-eternal with the Father and was a created being. He famously argued that "there was a time when the Son was not," …

May 9, 2025 · Arius was a early Christian figure from Alexandria, known for his teachings that Jesus Christ was created and not co-eternal with God the Father. His ideas challenged the doctrine of the …

As a Christian presbyter in Alexandria, Arius claimed a connection to a famous martyr and theologian, Lucian of Antioch.

Sep 10, 2024 · Arius was a Catholic priest from Cyrenaica, a part of modern-day Libya in mid-200s CE. While little is known of his personal history, his greatest impact was in one of the largest …

Mar 22, 2025 · It centered around Arius, a presbyter from Alexandria, who argued that Jesus Christ was not fully divine but a created being. This belief sparked fierce debate, leading to the Council of …

Jul 13, 2025 · Why should we learn about Arius? Over the centuries, “Arius himself came more and more to be regarded as a kind of Antichrist among heretics, a man whose superficial austerity and …