Athanasius

My 2nd great grandfather, Athanasius, was born in a small village in Bavaria on 2 May 1833. I notice that 2 May is the name day for Athanasius in Austria, so that makes it a little more interesting. His village now sits on the Czech border.
From 1833 on there has always been an Uncle Athan in my family, so at least the name is immortal.

So handsome! I love it!

Very strange name.

One of my really good friends is named Athanasius. We call him "A" for short. When I first met him I had to ask him to repeat his name because I didn't understand it lol.

It's a great name! I named my first child Athan.
And it means leadership, intelligence, tactful, long-life, respect to the parents.