St. Athanasius was a prominent figure in the early Christian church and is known for his influential theological writings. Synonyms for St. Athanasius could include "Athanasius of Alexandria," "Athanasius the Great," or "Athanasius the Confessor." He is also sometimes referred to as "Father of Orthodoxy" due to his role in defending and promoting orthodox Christian beliefs against the Arian heresy. St. Athanasius served as bishop of Alexandria in Egypt and was exiled multiple times for his beliefs. Despite these challenges, his writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the development of Christian theology and doctrine.