St. Athanasius of Alexandria – Defender of the Divinity of Christ
Catholic Digital Art Download
$5.00
This breathtaking, ultra-realistic portrait of St. Athanasius of Alexandria brings to life one of the Church’s greatest defenders of truth. Rendered in luminous Renaissance tones with a radiant gold background and ornate 17th-century calligraphy border, this icon captures the bishop’s resolute expression, intricate vestments, and theological symbols. He holds the scroll bearing the word Homoousios (“of the same substance”), the very term he championed at the Council of Nicaea to affirm Christ’s full divinity.
From the richly embroidered omophorion to the symbolic Alpha and Omega, every detail celebrates Athanasius’s enduring witness to the Incarnate Word.
Short Biography
St. Athanasius (c. 296–373) was the Bishop of Alexandria and a pillar of early Christian orthodoxy. As a fierce opponent of the Arian heresy, he defended the truth that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. Despite being exiled five times for his fidelity to the faith, Athanasius remained unshaken. He is honored as a Doctor of the Church and lovingly called the “Father of Orthodoxy.”
“God became man so that man might become god.” – St. Athanasius
Symbolism in the Art
Scroll with Homoousios – Marks his role in the Nicene Creed and Trinitarian theology
Gold Halo & Ornate Vestments – Signify his sanctity and role as bishop
Alpha and Omega – Emphasize his defense of Christ as Eternal God
Crosier & Teaching Hand Gesture – Denote pastoral leadership and doctrinal authority
Sunset and Classical Architecture – Reference the golden age of patristic theology and his Alexandrian legacy
Perfect For
Catholic homes and prayer spaces
Feast day celebrations (May 2)
Catechism classrooms and RCIA programs
Gifts for seminarians, theologians, and defenders of the faith
Liturgical year decor and sacred art collections
Product Details
Format: High-resolution PNG (digital download)
Style: Ultra-realistic with Renaissance and Byzantine influence
Size: 300 DPI for crisp printing at multiple sizes
Instant download: No physical product will be shipped
Feast Day
May 2 – Memorial of St. Athanasius in the Roman Catholic Church
Patron of theologians, defenders of the Trinity, and the persecuted