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Clement of Alexandria, Saint. A.D. 150?-220?.
Greek Christian theologian who attempted to combine Gnosticism with Platonism.
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Clement of Alexandria,Saint
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Clement of Alexandria, Saint — Latin Titus Flavius Clemens born 150, Athens died between 211 and 215, Palestine; Western feast day November 23; Eastern feast day November 24 Christian apologist, missionary theologian to the Hellenistic world, and leader of the catechetical… … Universalium
Clement of Alexandria — Saint Clement of Alexandria Church Father Born ca. 150 Athens Died ca. 215 217 Cappadocia … Wikipedia
Clement of Alexandria — • Fairly lengthy article on his life and writings Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Clement of Alexandria Clement of Alexandria … Catholic encyclopedia
Clement of Alexandria — (c. 150–215) Saint and Theologian. Clement is thought to have been born in Athens. In 190 he became head of the Catechetical School in Alexandria, but was forced to flee from persecution in 202. His surviving works include the Protrepticos … Who’s Who in Christianity
Clement of Alexandria — biographical name Saint circa 150 between 211 and 215 Titus Flavius Clemens Greek Christian theologian & church father … New Collegiate Dictionary
Alexandria — /al ig zan dree euh, zahn /, n. 1. Arabic, Al Iskandarîyah. a seaport in N Egypt, in the Nile delta: founded in 332 B.C. by Alexander the Great; ancient center of learning. 2,201,000. 2. a city in NE Virginia, S of the District of Columbia.… … Universalium
Saint — 1347 80, Italian ascetic and mystic. died A.D. 731, pope 715 731. died A.D. 741, pope 731 741. died A.D. 352, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 337 352. died A.D. 683, Sicilian ecclesiastic: pope 682 683. died A.D. 855, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 847… … Universalium
saint — saintless, adj. /saynt/, n. 1. any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, esp. by canonization. 2. a person of great holiness, virtue, or benevolence. 3. a founder, sponsor, or… … Universalium
clement — clemently, adv. /klem euhnt/, adj. 1. mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate: A clement judge reduced his sentence. 2. (of the weather) mild or temperate; pleasant. [1425 75; late ME ( < OF) < L clement , s. of… … Universalium
Clement — /klem euhnt/, n. a male given name. * * * (as used in expressions) Attlee Clement Richard 1st Earl Attlee of Walthamstow Clement of Alexandria Saint Clement VI Clement VII Clement V Thomas Clement Douglas Greenberg Clement Moore Clement Clarke… … Universalium
