Anastasius of Pavia
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Anastasius of Pavia, also known as Anastasius XV, and Anastasius II, was Bishop of Pavia. Originally a convert from Arianism
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Arianism
Arianism is the theological teaching attributed to Arius , a Christian presbyter from Alexandria, Egypt, concerning the relationship of the entities of the Trinity and the precise nature of the Son of God as being a subordinate entity to God the Father...
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Heresy
Heresy is a controversial or novel change to a system of beliefs, especially a religion, that conflicts with established dogma. It is distinct from apostasy, which is the formal denunciation of one's religion, principles or cause, and blasphemy, which is irreverence toward religion...
, before being appointed to the see of Pavia
Roman Catholic Diocese of Pavia
The Diocese of Pavia is a see of the Catholic Church in Italy. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Milan. The diocese has produced one Pope and Patriarch of Venice, and three cardinals....
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