Hosius of Cordova
In a fourth-century letter describing the unorthodox
teachings of Arian Christians--who believed that Jesus was not equal to God the
Father--Athanasius of Alexandria referred to a western opponent of the Arians, Hosius of Cordova, as "one who on account of his age, his confession, and
the many labors he has undergone, is worthy of all reverence." Hosius was born
in Hispania, the Roman province of Spain, in about 256
CE, and during the late third century he became one of many Christian "confessors" who refused to reject their faith during state-led persecutions of
the church. In about 295 CE Hosius became bishop of Cordova in southern Spain. When Constantine convened the council
of Nicea in 325 CE as a response to the Arians, Hosius was one of only three western bishops who helped forge the
Nicene Creed in concert with several hundred Greek- and Latin-speaking bishops
from North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Minor.
Sources: “Hosius of Cordova.” Catholic Encyclopedia. www.newadvent.org
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and he fought the Arians until the end of his days.
Posted by: gentle exit | June 30, 2008 at 06:30 PM