Theophilus I of Alexandria
Head of the Coptic Church from 384 to 412 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Theophilus (Greek: Θεόφιλος) was the 23rd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the Seat of Saint Mark. He became pope at a time of conflict between the newly dominant Christians and the pagan establishment in Alexandria, each of which was supported by a segment of the Alexandrian populace.
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Saint Theophilus of Alexandria | |
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Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark | |
Papacy began | 384 |
Papacy ended | 15 October 412 |
Predecessor | Timothy I |
Successor | Cyril "Pillar of Faith" |
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Died | 15 October 412 |
Buried | Dominicium, Alexandria |
Nationality | Egyptian |
Denomination | Church of Alexandria |
Residence | Saint Mark's Church |
Sainthood | |
Feast day | 18 Paopi (Coptic calendar) 15 October (Julian calendar) Currently 28 October (Gregorian calendar) |
Venerated in | Coptic Orthodox Church and Syriac Orthodox Church |
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