Arius

[ uh-rahy-uhs, air-ee- ]

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noun

Arius

/ ˈɛərɪəs /

Arius?250336MGreekRELIGION: theologian ?250–336 ad , Greek Christian theologian, originator of the doctrine of Arianism

According to legend, Nicholas, Bishop of Myra—Santa Claus to you and me—punched out Arius rather than listen to his arguments.

The eventual outcome of the council was that Arius lost by a vote of 318-3.

Enraged by what Arius was saying, Nicholas grabbed Arius by the beard and punched him in the face.

But the pride of Arius was supported by the applause of a numerous party.

Mosheim thinks it most probable that Arius was poisoned by his enemies.

The combatants were as great as Athanasius and Arius,--as vehement, as earnest, though not so fierce.

Her brother Arius and his sons were concealed in the house of a friend, for they seemed threatened by a serious peril.

When the Arian controversy broke out, Eusebius showed considerable sympathy with Arius.

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