Theophilus I of Alexandria

Saint

Theophilus of Alexandria
Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark
Theophilus atop the Serapeum, depiction from the Alexandrian World Chronicle
Papacy began384
Papacy ended15 October 412
PredecessorTimothy I
SuccessorCyril "Pillar of Faith"
Personal details
Died15 October 412
BuriedDominicium, Alexandria
NationalityEgyptian
DenominationChurch of Alexandria
ResidenceSaint Mark's Church
Sainthood
Feast day18 Paopi (Coptic calendar)
15 October (Julian calendar)
Currently 28 October (Gregorian calendar)
Venerated inCoptic Orthodox Church and Syriac Orthodox Church

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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