Today we remember a saint who was born around the year 295 in Alexandria, Egypt: Saint Athanasius of Alexandria. He studied the classics and theology in Alexandria. He was a deacon, secretary, and student of bishop Alexander of Alexandria. In 325 he attended the Council of Nicea. He formulated the doctrine that says Christ is the same as the Father called homo-ousianism. Around the year 238 he became bishop of Alexandria and he served as bishop for 46 years. Five different times he was exiled for disputing Arianism. He fought for the acceptance of the Nicene Creed and he is a Doctor of the Church. He died on May 2, 373 in Alexandria. His relics are in Venice, Italy.
Prayer to Mary, Mother of Grace
It becomes you to be mindful of us, as you stand near him who granted you all graces, for you are the Mother of God and our Queen. Help us for the sake of the King, the Lord God and Master who was born of you. For this reason, you are called full of grace. Remember us, most holy Virgin, and bestow on us gifts from the riches of your graces, Virgin full of graces.
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