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Alexander Of Alexandria
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Alexander of Alexandria (died 328 CE) was the nineteenth Bishop of Alexandria in Egypt, serving from approximately 313 CE until his death. He is primarily known for his vigorous opposition to the teachings of the presbyter Arius and his pivotal role in the events leading up to the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE. Alexander was a major figure in the early stages of the Arian Controversy and a foundational proponent of the doctrine of the [consubstantiality](/ent…