Theophilus of Antioch — There is also a Theophilus of Alexandria ( c. A.D. 412).Theophilus, Patriarch of Antioch [Eusebius Ecclesiastical History iv. 20; Jerome Ep. ad Algas. quaest. 6.] , succeeded Eros c. 169, and was succeeded by Maximus I c.183, according to Henry… … Wikipedia
Theophilus of Antioch — (second century) Theologian, Bishop and Saint. Theophilus was the author of an early Christian apologia, addressed to the pagan Autolycus. He contr asts the Christian doctrine of creation with the myths of the gods and he was the first… … Who’s Who in Christianity
Antioch — on the Orontes (] The population was estimated by Chrysostom at about 100,000 people at the time of Theodosius I. Between 252 and 300, ten assemblies of the church were held at Antioch and it became the seat of one of the four original… … Wikipedia
Theophilus — Various people have been known by the name Theophilus or Theophilos, which means Friend of God in Greek, and is thus similar to the Latin word Amadeus PeopleArts* Teófilo Braga * Theophilus Cibber (1703–1758), English actor, playwright, author,… … Wikipedia
Theophilus — • Second century Bishop of Antioch • Patriarch of Alexandria (385 412) Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Theophilus ♦ Theop … Catholic encyclopedia
Church of Antioch — The Church of Antioch † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Church of Antioch (Antiocheia, Antiochia) I. ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE CITY Of the vast empire conquered by Alexander the Great many states were formed, one of which… … Catholic encyclopedia
List of Patriarchs of Antioch — Part of a series on Eastern Christianity … Wikipedia
Theodotus of Antioch — Theodotus, patriarch of Antioch (?? ndash;429), in A.D. 420 [(Clinton, F. R. ii. 552)] succeeded Alexander, [After the deposition of Meletius of Antioch in 361, the Meletian Schism saw at least four groups lay claim to the see of Antioch.… … Wikipedia
Gnosticism — • History of Gnosticism from its pre Christian roots through its developed doctrines concerning cosmogony, the Sophia myth, soteriology, and eschatology. Includes information on rites, schools, and literature Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Christianity in the 2nd century — Ignatius of Antioch, one of the Apostolic Fathers and the third Bishop of Antioch, was considered a student of John the Apostle. En route to his martyrdom in Rome (c. 108), Ignatius wrote a series of preserved letters which are examples of late… … Wikipedia
