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1. Exile

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   During periods of intense theological controversy, such as the Arian disputes of the 4th century CE, exile became a standard tool for enforcing orthodoxy. Those exiled, like Athanasius, often experienced an inversion of status, where the separation from the capital (e.g., Alexandria or Constantinople) paradoxically strengthened their spiritual authority among resilient, non-compliant communities [^5…