Athanasius Takes Back His See after George’s Death

Not long after this, Athanasius returned from his exile and was received with great joy by the people of Alexandria. At that time they drove the Arians out of the churches and gave the churches back to Athanasius. The Arians, meanwhile, gathered in small, obscure buildings and ordained Lucius to take George’s place. Such was the state of things at Alexandria at that time. [a]