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Arianism (noun) means a Christological doctrine, condemned as heretical by the First Council of Nicaea, which holds that Jesus was created by God, rather than being God himself.

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A Christological doctrine, condemned as heretical by the First Council of Nicaea, which holds that Jesus was created by God, rather than being God himself.
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Etymology

Named after its leading proponent, Arius, a priest in Alexandria around 323 CE: formed from Arian and -ism.

Antonyms

Athanasianism

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What is the meaning of arianism?
"arianism" (noun) means a Christological doctrine, condemned as heretical by the First Council of Nicaea, which holds that Jesus was created by God, rather than being God himself.
What is the opposite of arianism?
The opposite of "arianism" is Athanasianism.
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