# Athanasius' Life of Antony (c. 360)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/360-athanasius-life-of-antony
Location: Alexandria, Egypt
Themes: Monasticism

Athanasius of Alexandria's biography of Anthony spreads the monastic ideal across the Christian world. At this point in the timeline (c. 360), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Liberius (17 May 352 – 24 September 366). His claim was contested by Antipope Felix II.

## Why it matters
Athanasius' Life of Antony mattered because it shaped the religious life of monks, nuns and orders who carried learning, prayer and charity through the centuries.

Pope at the time: [Pope Liberius](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-liberius)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Athanasius of Alexandria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athanasius_of_Alexandria)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Athanasius' Life of Antony](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Athanasius%27+Life+of+Antony)
- [Wikipedia — Age Of Councils (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_seven_ecumenical_councils)