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God became man so that man might become a god.

Athanasius of Alexandria

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Athanasius of Alexandria
Bishop
Eastern Orthodox Priest
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Alexandria
Egypt
Athanasius Alexandrinus
Sint Atanaze d’ Alegzandreye
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