Because Arius and his followers had great influence in the schools of Alexandria—counterparts to modern universities or seminaries—their theological views spread, especially in the eastern Mediterranean.
Karena Arius dan para pengikutnya memiliki pengaruh yang besar di kalangan sekolah-sekolah di Aleksandria—setara dengan universitas-universitas ataupun seminari-seminari modern—pandangan-pandangan teologis mereka berkembang luas, khususnya di daerah Mediterania bagian timur.